The group publishes a Revealing Silylation of C(sp²)/C(sp³)–H Bonds in Arylphosphines by Ruthenium Catalysis on Angew. Congrats Wen and Dong!

ABSTRACT: The first aromatic C-H silylation between arylphosphines and hydrosilanes enabled by a ruthenium complex has
been developed. The excellent ortho-selectivity results from a four-membered metallacyclic intermediate involving phosphorus chelation. The developed system can be extended to the benzylic C-H silylation of arylphosphines. Diverse silylated arylphosphines are produced, exhibiting broad functional group compatibility. Further functionalization of the products under mild conditions renders the formed compounds useful building blocks.