Recent advances and perspectives in synthetic applications of silylboronates as silyl radical precursors†

Abstract

Silylboronates, as powerful and versatile reagents, have been widely used in synthetic chemistry over the past few decades, due to their ability to incorporate silicon and boron atoms into organic molecules. With the rapid development of radical chemistry, the use of silylboronates as silyl radical precursors has recently become a research focus in organic synthesis. Significant achievements have been made in the synthetic applications of silylboronates as silyl radical sources for various C–Si and C–X bond forming transformations. This review summarizes these recent advances, discusses their advantages and limitations, and illustrates the synthetic chances still open for further research and applications in this emerging area.