Organosilicon compounds XIII. Cleavage of the silicon‐carbon bond of 2‐trimethylsilylbenzothiazole

Abstract

Abstract The high‐yield synthesis of 2‐trimcthylsilylbenzothiazole is described, and the labile nature of this silicon‐helerocyclic bond is proved when cleavage is affected by aldehydes, acid halides, chloro‐formates and anhydrides. Justification for this unusual reactivity and further insight into the reaction mechanism is offered.