Scheme 2.
Transformations of the PyDipSi group in haloarene derivatives. Reagents and conditions: a) AgF (4 equiv), H2O (6 equiv), THF, RT, 12 h; b) AgF (4 equiv), NIS (4 equiv), THF, RT, 12 h; c) 1. BCl3 (4.4 equiv), DCM, 0 °C, RT, 6 h; 2. 30 wt% H2O2/3 wt % NaOH (excess), H2O, RT, 12 h; d) 1. BCl3 (4.4 equiv), DCM, 0 °C, RT, 6 h; 2. pinacol (excess), Et3N/DCM (1:1), RT, 12 h. THF = tetrahydrofuran.