Synthesis 2012(4): 575-578  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289669
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Specific Polar Solvents as Organocatalysts for the Hydrosilylation of Isoprene

Arno Behr*, Sebastian Reyer, Yvonne Brunsch, Vanessa Manz
Department of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, Technische Universität Dortmund, Emil-Figge Str. 66, 44227 Dortmund, Germany
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Received 9 September 2011
Publication Date:
16 January 2012 (online)

Abstract

Isoprene was hydrosilylated in the absence of transition metals by using specific organic solvents as both reaction media and organocatalysts. A highly selective reaction with successful catalyst recycling could be performed by using propylene carbonate as the reaction medium.