Lewis superacids for catalytic reductions of stronger element–oxygen double bonds with hydrosilanes

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Daniel Franz, Thomas R Frost, Sebastian Stigler, Shigeyoshi Inoue
DOI: 10.1039/d5qi02493e
Cited by: 1
References: 68

Abstract

Perfluoropinacolate complexes of Si and Ge possess Lewis superacid properties. They function as potent promoters in the reduction of highly stable PO, SO, and CO double bonds with PhSiH 3 and (EtO) 3 SiH.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
7
Pages
2989–2998
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN