Process for the preparation of halogenated 1,2-disilaethanes

Abstract

A process for the preparation of halogenated 1,2-disilaethanes of the general formula X3−nRnSi—CHR1CHR1—SiRnX3−n  (I) in which R may be identical or different and denotes a hydrogen atom or a monovalent optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 40 carbon atom(s) per radical, R1 may be identical or different and denotes a hydrogen atom or a monovalent optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 40 carbon atom(s) per radical, X denotes a halogen atom and n denotes 0, 1 or 2, wherein halogenated 1,2-disilaethenes of the general formula X3−nRnSi—CR1═CR1—SiRnX3−n  (II) in which R, R1, X and n have the meaning stated above therefor, are reacted with hydrogen in the presence of promoting catalysts. The product is produced in high yield and purity.

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