Catalytic Hydrodifluoroalkylation of Unactivated Olefins

Org Lett. 2022 Jul 22;24(28):5109-5114. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c01941. Epub 2022 Jul 10.

Abstract

Herein, we report a modular catalytic technique that streamlines the preparation of gem-difluoroalkanes from unactivated sp3 precursors. The method is characterized by its simplicity, generality, and site selectivity, including the functionalization of advanced intermediates and olefin feedstocks. Our approach is enabled by a cooperative interplay of halogen- and hydrogen-atom transfer, thus offering a new entry point to difluorinated alkyl bioisosteres of interest in drug discovery.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Catalysis
  • Hydrogen*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Hydrogen