Description
DescriptionSynthesis of (trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide and its reaction with protic nucleophiles has been reported. An improved preparation of (trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide is reported. Reaction of (trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide with (η2-formaldehyde)zirconocene complex is reported to yield insertion products.(Trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide may be used in the preparation of isocyanomethylenetriphenylphosphorane