Abstract

Silicon and germanium azides are versatile tools in organic synthesis and widely used for various organic transformations e.g. as nucleophiles, 1,3-dipolarophiles, and azide-group transfer agents. This review article focuses on synthesis, spectroscopy, structural properties, and synthetic applications of silicon and germanium azides.

Keywords: Silicon azides, germanium azides, synthesis, spectroscopy, structure, applications, silicon nitride films, organogermanium compounds, Monoazidosilane Derivatives, Regioselective synthesis, Hexaazidosilicate(IV) Ion, Hexacoordinate Germanium(IV) Complexes