Holmes-Smith, Rupert D.; Osei, Rexford D.; Stobart, Stephen R.
Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1: Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry (1972-1999), 1983 , p. 861 - 866
n-BuLi in tetrahydrofuran; hexane
byproducts: LiCl; (Ar); std. Schlenk technique; soln. of Fe complex in THF was treated with soln. of BuLi in hexane at -78°C for 90 min; warmed to -30°C; soln. of Si compd. in THF was added dropwise; warmed to room temp.; stirred for 14 h; concd.; treated with hexane; filtered; solvent removed; chromd. (silica gel, hexane); solvent removed; elem. anal.;