An Investigation into the Methanolysis of Triphenylsilane Using Perchlorate Catalyst Precursors

Hodge, Maureen Brenda (1982). An Investigation into the Methanolysis of Triphenylsilane Using Perchlorate Catalyst Precursors. MPhil thesis The Open University.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.ro.0000f949

Abstract

The work described in this thesis consists of an investigation into the use of [Pddppe(MeOH)₂] [CIO₄]₂, AgCIO₄, (C₆H₅)₃C⁺CIO₄ and (CH<Sub>3</sub>)<sub>3<sub>Si0CIO₃ as catalyst precursors for the reaction of alcohols, particularly methanol, with triphenylsilane. Although the species (C6H5)3SiCIO₄ could not be obtained in a pure form, evidence suggests it plays an important role in the reaction sequences of these precursors leading to the <i>in situ</i> formation of anhydrous perchloric acid. This acid then acts to catalyse the alcoholysis reaction.

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