Double silylation of 1,3-butadienes with chlorosilanes was found to proceed
by using titanocene dichloride as the catalyst in the presence of "BuMgCl,
giving rise to 1,4-disilylated 2-butenes in good yields. Aryl substituted
alkenes also afforded 1,2-disilylated products under similar conditions. (C
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