The dimethyl(1-phenylthio)cyclopropylsilyl group as a masked hydroxyl group

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(95)00679-7

The title group has been used as a masked hydroxyl group, allowing a mild and high yielding oxidation of the C-Si bond. Its use in various transformations demonstrates its chemical stability as well as its ability to be transformed into the corresponding OH group even in the presence of sensitive functionalities.