The reaction of RCH=CHSiMe3 (R: alkyl or aryl) with IPy2BF4/HBF4 and a
set of representative alcohols affords the corresponding addition pro
ducts as a single regio- and stereoisomers in good yield. Subsequent d
ehydroiodination with DBU furnishes silyl-substituted enol ethers. (C)
1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.