Preparations of Silyl Anions

Abstract

This review is collective writing on synthetic procedures for the synthesis of different silyl nucleophiles which are valuable reagents for chemists, particularly in the field of organic synthesis and organometallic chemistry. We have described the preparations of silyl nucleophiles of lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, and caesium from group I metals. We have also focused on silyl anions of beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium from group II metals. We included synthetic procedures for silyl anions of zirconium, hafnium, cadmium, and zinc. The synthesis of group XIII silyl anions of boron and aluminium is also highlighted in this short review.