Metal-Free Visible Light Hydroperfluoroalkylation of Unactivated Alkenes Using Perfluoroalkyl Bromides

Org Lett. 2019 Jan 4;21(1):138-141. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b03596. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

Abstract

Organic dye-catalyzed visible light induced hydroperfluoroalkylation of unactivated alkenes is described. Hydroperfluoroalkylation proceeds selectively and is applicable for various perfluoroalkyl bromide and alkenes including internal alkenes. The reaction mechanism is discussed, and it is shown that the hydrogen source varies with reaction conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't