Table 5. Hydrosilylation of the Internal Alkynes Employing Catalyst 18 [Yields and Isomeric Content (α/β Ratio)]a,b.

| entry | alkyne | silane | yield and isomeric ratio at 100 °C/4 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhC≡CPh | Et3SiH | 92 |
| 2 | (R6, R10 = Ph) | PhMe2SiH | 88 |
| 3 | Me(CH2)2C≡C(CH2)2Me | Et3SiH | 86 |
| 4 | (R6, R10 = Me(CH2)2) | PhMe2SiH | 91 |
| 5 | PhC≡CMe | Et3SiH | 87 (81/19) |
| 6 | (R6 = Ph, R10 = Me) | PhMe2SiH | 94 (45/55) |
Alkyne (5.0 × 10–4 mol, 1 equiv), silane (5.0 × 10–4 mol, 1 equiv), catalyst 18 (5.0 × 10–7 mol); toluene (0.5 mL).
Yields of products were determined by 1H NMR spectroscopy using 1,2-dimethoxyethane as the standard, whereas the isomeric content was determined on the basis of matching of chemical shifts against the authentic compounds.