[(SiMe3)2CSiMe2NMe2]Li(TMEDA) in hexane T=0 - 20°C;

1: tert-Butyldimethyl[(1-methyl-2,2-diphenylethenyl)oxy]silane With n-butyllithium; diisopropylamine in tetrahydrofuran; hexane T=20°C; 6 h; 2: 3-Methylbenzonitrile in tetrahydrofuran; hexane T=20°C; 10 h; Further stages.;