A regiodefined synthesis of α-trimethylsilyl ketones catalyzed by rhodium(I) hydride complex

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0022-328X(88)80214-6

Regiodefined synthesis of α-trimethylsilyl ketones is attained by one of three different routes: isomerization of β-trimethylsilyl allyl alcohols (route A), isomerization of β'-trimethylsilyl allyl alcohols (route B), and dehydrogenation of β-trimethylsil