Supported Silver‐Nanoparticle‐Catalyzed Highly Efficient Aqueous Oxidation of Phenylsilanes to Silanols

Abstract

Bon Apatite! Hydroxyapatite-supported silver nanoparticles act as a highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the oxidation of diverse phenylsilanes into silanols in water (see picture; C orange, H red, O blue, R purple, Si green), while suppressing significant condensation to the disiloxanes. The solid silver catalyst is readily reusable without any loss of activity or selectivity. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2008/z802761_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.