Efficient Hydrosilylation of Carbonyl Compounds with the Simple Amide Catalyst [Fe{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂]

Keep it simple: A variety of ketones and two aldehydes underwent efficient hydrosilylation under mild conditions in the presence of the title complex (see scheme; R,R′=H, alkyl, aryl). In some cases, a catalyst loading of just 0.01–0.03 mol % was sufficient. This catalyst may provide a simple, cost-effective, and environmentally benign alternative to currently employed methods for the hydrosilylation of ketones. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as "Supporting Information". Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. 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.