Download PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... A method is described for the preparation of α-silylacetic acids of the type R 3 SiCH 2 CO 2 H by treating trimethylsilyl acetate with LDA followed by quenching with chlorosilanes. ... A method is described for the preparation of α-silylacetic acids of the type R 3 SiCH 2 CO 2 H by treating ...