Novel Reactions of Acyl Halides with Bis(trimethylsilyl) Telluride: C,Te and C,C Bond Formation

Abstract

Tellurium compounds are increasingly used in organic synthesis. The first telluroacetic acid derivative, the ester 3, was identified by its mass spectrum. 3 decomposes spontaneously to give (Z)- and (E)-2,3-bis(trimethylsiloxy)-2-butene and tellurium. The starting material 2 is obtainable from 1 and acetyl chloride.