Copper-catalyzed intermolecular Regio- and Enantioselective Hydrosilylation of Alkenes with Prochiral Silanes

Nat Commun. 2025 Jan 3;16(1):378. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-55592-1.

Abstract

This study presents a copper-catalyzed, substrate-controlled regio- and enantioselective intermolecular hydrosilylation method capable of accommodating a broad scope of alkenes and prochiral silanes. The approach offers an efficient and versatile pathway to generate enantioenriched linear and branched alkyl-substituted Si-stereogenic silanes. Key features of this reaction include mild reaction conditions, simple catalytic systems, compatibility with diverse substrates, high yields and enantioselectivities.