Synthesis and evaluation of fluorinated analogues of monoamine reuptake inhibitors

Synthesis and application of well-defined [Ph4P]+[Cu(CF2CF3)2]- complex as a versatile pentafluoroethylating reagent

We herein describe the preparation and application of a new bispentafluoroethylated organocuprate [Ph4P]+[Cu(CF2CF3)2]-. This complex has demonstrated a remarkable range of reactivities towards carboxylic acids, diazonium salts, organic halides, boronic esters, terminal alkynes and (hetero)arenes as a versatile pentafluoroethylating reagent. The construction of C(sp3)-/C(sp2)-/C(sp)-CF2CF3 bonds can therefore be achieved using a single reagent.

Radical Pentafluoroethylation of Unactivated Alkenes Using CuCF2CF3

We have found that the CuCF₂CF₃ complex generated from low-cost pentafluoroethane is a convenient and practical source for the CF₂CF₃ radical under aerobic conditions at room temperature. Using this system, readily available unactivated alkenes can be pentafluoroethylated to provide novel allylic CF₂CF₃ compounds with excellent E-selectivity and functional group tolerability. Mechanistic studies including TEMPO-CF₂CF₃ trapping and radical clock experiments provided strong evidence for radical pathways, offering a new opportunity for copper-mediated radical perfluoroalkylation.