The multifaceted implementation of silanols in organic synthesis is reviewed from the standpoint of developments in transition metal-catalyzed reactions. The major properties of silanols are summarized according to the research fields that have utilized these intriguing species: silanols as nucleophiles to serve as bulky surrogates for water; silanols as temporary ligands to control regioselectivity of metal-catalyzed reactions; silanols as coupling partners for transferring functional groups. These topics are summarized to provide opportunities for future developments in the chemistry of silanols.

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硅醇在过渡金属催化有机合成中的应用

从过渡金属催化反应的发展的角度回顾了硅醇在有机合成中的多方面应用。根据使用这些有趣物种的研究领域总结了硅醇的主要性质：硅醇作为临时配体来控制金属催化反应的区域选择性；硅醇作为转移官能团的偶联伙伴。总结这些主题为硅醇化学的未来发展提供了机会。