Shtetter synthesis

These considerations seem to rule out the Shtetter synthesis, for this method produces trichlorosilanes with chlorine atoms in the organic groups. Processes for converting these into ethyl- or methyl-chlorosilanes have not been published supposedly such conversions would have to be extremely simple if the combined procedures are to retain an advantage over the Grignard and direct methods. As such methods of conversion are lacking, the Shtetter synthesis probably will reach commercial importance only after further research has demonstrated how use may be made of its interesting products. 

Shtetter synthesis. The process of forming chloroalkyl compounds of silicon by absorbing unsaturated hydrocarbons in silicon tetrachloride under pressure and with the aid of metallic chlorides or oxychlorides as catalysts. The method was patented by I. I. Shtetter in 1935. 

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