Metal-Free and User-Friendly Regioselective Hydroxyfluorination of Olefins

Org Lett. 2018 Apr 20;20(8):2338-2341. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b00681. Epub 2018 Apr 6.

Abstract

A simple, user-friendly, metal-free protocol for the regioselective anti-Markovnikov hydrofluorination of olefins using readily available and inexpensive reagents has been developed. This new approach displays a broader scope than previously reported methodologies and has been applied to the late-stage fluorination of a complex molecule, giving rise to a fluorosteroid derivative. The stereochemistry of the process has also been studied in some detail.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Halogenation
  • Metals
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Metals