Recent Advances in Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Selective Synthesis of π‑Conjugated Silacycles: A Mini-Review
Abstract
Abstract Although the synthesis of silacycles is of significant importance, it remains far less explored than that of N-, O-, and S-heterocycles. The past few years have seen growing attention toward the synthesis of these silacycles, owing to their applications in light-emitting materials, thin-film transistors, electroluminescent devices, solar cells, and notable photophysical and biological activities. In this review, we have discussed the recent developments in transition-metal-catalyzed synthesis of π-conjugated silacycles by C–H activation, 1,n-metal migration and cycloaddition reactions, chemo- and regio-divergent reactions, coupling reactions, and β-hydride eliminations. The discussion of the key components of each strategy, with mechanistic study and the role of phosphine ligands are outlined with key achievements, limitations, and major applications.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry
Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions
Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ACS Omega
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 14089–14115
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN