Efficient synthesis of π-extended phenazasilines for optical and electronic applications.

The rhodium-catalyzed synthesis of phenazasilines from readily achievable biarylhydrosilanes is presented. This highly efficient method offers opportunities for preparing π-extended phenazasilines with enhanced optoelectronic properties for device applications in organic electronics.

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