Inorganic Chemistry Communications

Recent advances in the use of tri (2-furyl) germane, triphenylgermane and their derivatives in organic synthesis

H Yorimitsu, K Oshima

Index: Yorimitsu, Hideki; Oshima, Koichiro Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2005 , vol. 8, # 1 p. 131 - 142

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Abstract

Tri (2-furyl) germane is a readily prepared, easy-to-handle, and storable triorganogermane. The three 2-furyl groups confer unique reactivity on it in a variety of reactions. Tri (2-furyl) germane is a promising alternative to tributyltin hydride in radical reaction, especially superior in radical addition to alkenes. The hydrogen of tri (2-furyl) germane is so acidic that generation of the corresponding germyl anion is achieved with the aid of weak bases, ...