Reaction #1435718

Reaction equation

potassium hydride

(2-trimethylsiloxy-ethyl)-cyclopentadiene

→

potassium (2-trimethylsiloxy-ethyl)-cyclopentadienide

Yield 81.0%

Solvents

tetrahydrofurane

tetrahydrofurane

Conditions

Workup

1. 1
   workup.ADDITIONis added
2. 2
   TemperatureThe reaction is maintained
3. 3
   Otherleaving an oily solid which
4. 4
   Washis washed with hexane in order
5. 5
   Otherto obtain a brown solid

Procedure

To a suspension of 0.5 g (12.4 mmol) of potassium hydride in tetrahydrofurane, 2.25 g (12.4 mmol) of (2-trimethylsiloxy-ethyl)-cyclopentadiene in tetrahydrofurane is added. The reaction is maintained under stirring for 2 hours and then the volatile compounds are eliminated, leaving an oily solid which is washed with hexane in order to obtain a brown solid. (2.2 g Yield: 81%)

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