6018 was also successful. In contrast, the direct complexation of (alkynylsilyl)cyclopentadiene or the direct alkynylsilylation of cymantrene were not feasible. Redox reactions and the desilylation of the cyclopentadienyl ring were hampering side reactions in all routes but to varying extent. All three complexes were characterized by NMR spectroscopy. 1 and 3 were also studied by IR and UV/Vis spectroscopy. The molecular and crystal structure of compound 1 was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis.metathesis of an (alkynylsilyl)cyclopentadienide], [4] and one of manganese [prepared by the reaction of a (chlorosilyl)cyclopentadienyl complex with a lithium acetylide] [5] reported, which bear alkynylsilyl groups, whereas the corresponding oligosilyl compounds are completely unknown. However, there is a number of related (alkenyl-or allenylsilyl)cyclopentadienyl complexes. [6] Herein, we present a comparative assessment of synthetic routes leading to (alkynylsilyl)cyclopentadienyl complexes, as well as two new examples of such compounds. [7] Scheme 1. Synthesis of compounds 1 and 2.