Visible-light-induced installation of oxyfluoroalkyl groups

Chem Commun (Camb). 2017 Nov 28;53(95):12786-12789. doi: 10.1039/c7cc08067k.

Abstract

(Hetero)aryloxytetrafluoroethylation of heteroaromatics and alkenes has been achieved by visible-light photocatalysis utilizing readily synthesized oxyfluoroalkyl reagents. The mild reaction conditions and the high diversity on both substrates and oxyfluoroalkyl reagents make this a useful method for late-stage modifications in the development of various functional molecules.