Hydrosilylation of Terminal Alkenes Catalyzed by a Scandium Metalloligand Supported Ni(0) Complex

Hydrosilylation of terminal alkenes catalyzed by a scandium metalloligand supported Ni(0) complex are studied. The anti ‐Markovnikov products are obtained in 62–89% yield, along with the alkanes and 1,1,2,2‐tetraphenyldisilane as minor products. The resting‐state complexes of hydrosilylation reactions are isolated and characterized by spectroscopic method and X‐ray diffraction studies, which represent rare‐example of Ni(0) silyl complexes supported by scandium ions via a Ni(0)→Sc(III) interaction. The catalytic cycle is proposed to be redox neutral with Ni(0) center, and is facilitated by metal‐ligand cooperation involving the Ni(0)Si bond.