Polyether Functionalized Isonitrile Enhanced Nickel-Catalyzed Hydrosilylation of Olefins

The hydrosilylation reaction is the core conversion process for synthesizing organosilicon compounds and/or polymers, and the choice of catalyst is crucial for reaction efficiency and selectivity. Isonitrile as a ligand, cannot only stabilize the low valence metal center, but also directly participate in the process of bond formation and cleavage. This study reported that a series of polyether functionalized isonitrile was prepared. The effectiveness of polyether functionalized isonitrile as ligand for nickel pivalate catalyzed hydrosilylation of olefins had been investigated.