Cobalt-Catalyzed Selective Functionalization of Aniline Derivatives with Hexafluoroisopropanol

Org Lett. 2019 Jan 4;21(1):218-222. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b03666. Epub 2018 Dec 20.

Abstract

A cobalt-catalyzed site-selective functionalization of aniline derivatives with hexafluoroisopropanol, which enables the synthesis of a wide array of fluoroalkylated anilines, a class of highly valuable building blocks for further preparation of fluorinated functional products, is reported. The developed transformation proceeds with operational simplicity, use of earth-abundant metal catalyst, broad substrate scope, good functional group tolerance, and mild reaction conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't