Metalation of 1-alkenes with a mixt. of BuLi and KOCMe3 in tetrahydropyran, followed by stereochem. equilibration and treatment with Me3SiCl, afforded (2-alkenyl)trimethylsilanes in good yield and with Z:E ratios of 95:5 to 98:2. E.g., reaction of RCH2CH:C ...
1997