Cross-electrophile C–Si coupling
has emerged as a promising
tool for the construction of organosilanes, but the potential of this
method remains largely unexplored. Herein, we report a C(sp3)–Si coupling of unactivated alkyl bromides with vinyl chlorosilanes.
The reaction proceeds under mild conditions, and it offers a new approach
to alkylsilanes. Functionalities such as Grignard-sensitive groups
(e.g., acid, amide, alcohol, ketone, and ester), acid-sensitive groups
(e.g., ketal and THP protection), alkyl fluoride and chloride, aryl
bromide, alkyl tosylate and mesylate, silyl ether, and amine were
tolerated. Incorporation of the −Si(vinyl)R2 moiety
into complex molecules and the immobilization of a glass surface by
formed organosilanes were demonstrated.