Selective monodeprotection of bis-silyl ethers

Reactions which allow for the selective deprotection of one silyl ether in the presence of another silyl ether are reviewed. This review covers examples reported in the literature since 1996. Examples are categorized by the type of silylated alcohol that is deprotected in the presence of the type of silyl ether that remains. A complete listing of examples in tabular form appears at the end of this manuscript.