Methylenation of perfluoroalkyl ketones using a Peterson olefination approach

J Org Chem. 2014 Feb 7;79(3):1145-55. doi: 10.1021/jo402577n. Epub 2014 Jan 21.

Abstract

An operationally simple, inexpensive, and rapid route for the olefination of a wide array of trifluoromethyl ketones to yield 3,3,3-trifluoromethylpropenes is reported. Using a Peterson olefination approach, the reaction gives good to excellent yields of the alkene products and can be performed without purification of the β-hydroxysilyl intermediate. The reaction can be extended to other perfluoroalkyl substituents and is easily scaled up. The alkenes prepared can be readily transformed into a variety of other perfluoroalkyl-containing compounds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemical synthesis*
  • Alkenes / chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated / chemical synthesis*
  • Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated / chemistry
  • Ketones / chemical synthesis*
  • Ketones / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated
  • Ketones