Fluoro-ketones. V reaction of alkyl and aryllithium compunds with perfluoroalkylether esters

n-Butyllithium and a variety of aryllithium compounds have been shown to react with a perfluoroalkylether ester (R_fOR_fCO₂R) at ?78°C to produce perfluoroalkylether ketones. In the absence of competing reactions, which may be due to additional reactive groups on the ester, high yields of ketones can be prepared. Steric hindrance adjacent to the carbonyl group has an important effect on rates of reactions. Low reaction temperature ?78°C is an important factor when secondary esters are used. At higher reaction temperatures >;?30°C, the secondary esters produce decreased yields of ketone due to the instability of the intermediate lithium salt of the hemiketal which decomposes to an aryl ester and a perfluorinated olefin.     

Fluoro-ketones. I reactions of hydrocarbon grignards with perfluoroalkylacid fluorides

The reaction between Grignard reagents and perfluoroacid fluorides provides a convenient synthesis procedure for ketones R_fOR_fC(O)R′, where R_fOR_f is perfluoroalkylether group and R' is either an aromatic or aliphatic group. Reaction temperature is an important factor in producing higher yields of ketones. Meta and para-bromophenyl Grignard reagents, which thus far have not been prepared as pure mono Grignards, present secondary competing reactions which detract from their synthetic utility.     

Fluoro-ketones. II Reactions of fluorocarbon grignards and copper compounds with perfluoroalkylacid fluorides

The reactions between C₆F₅MgBr (I), p-BrC₆F₄MgBr (X), C₆F₅Cu (XXI), p-HC₆F₄Cu (XXII) and p-BrC₆F₄Cu (XV) with primary and secondary perfluoroalkylether acid fluorides were studied. The Grignard compounds react very slowly with the secondary acid halides (R_fCF(CF₃C(O)F) whereby competing reactions cause undesirable by-products and reduction of ketone yields. Primary acid halides (R_fCF₂C(O)F) react much faster with C₆F₅MgBr to give the ketone in improved yields. The organocopper compound react with either primary or secondary acid halides to give the ketone in excellent yields with no by-product formation from competing secondary reactions. Solvent, type of organometallic reagent and primary versus secondary acid fluoride are variables that influence product yield and product distribution.     

Some perfluoroalkyl grignard reagents and their derivatives

Some perfluoroalkyl Grignard reagents have been prepared in high yields through halogen-metal exchange reactions between perfluoroalkyl iodides (R_fI) and EtMgBr. Derivatization with Me₃SiCl gave satisfactory yields of the corresponding silylated products in THF. However, ether was a very poor solvent for reaction of R_fMgBr with these chlorosilanes. The exchange reaction between R_fI and EtMgBr was nearly quantitative in ether as evidenced by high yields of the 1-hydroperfluoroalkanes upon hydrolysis, but the major production from the attempted silylation in ether was a trans- vinyl bromide [1], i. e.

Spectral data are presented for several new compounds.     

Reactions of Tris(Perfluoroalkyl)Difluorophosphoranes and Their Derivatives with Nucleophilic Reagents

Abstract

This paper is concerned with the reactions of (R_f)₃PF₂ and (R_f)₃PO with N-, 0-, C-nucleophiles and fluoride ion. Either the replacement of one or two perfluoroalkyl radicals by different functional groups or the addition of reagent to electrophilic phosphorus occurs. These phosphinic oxides and phosphoranes readily add fluoride-ion with the expansion of phosphorus coordination: the former produces phosphoranes OP a new type (R_f)₃P(F)O_?Cs₊, while the latter stable substituted fluorophosphates of general formula M ₊[(R_f)₃ PF₃]_?. Based on these salts it was possible to synthesize aryldiazonium tris(perfluoroalkyl)trifluorophosphates, whose thermal decomposition leads to the formation of substituted fluorobenzenes with high yields. The reaction is a convenient modification of the Shieman methd. The approaches of the synthesis of phosphoranes containing simultaneously both perfluoroalkyl groups and nonfluorin-ated radicals are developed due to the reactions of tris-(perf luoroalkyl)dif luorophosphoranes with the lithium-organic compounds. The replacement of either fluorine atom or perfluoroalkyl radical by the nonfluorinated group depends on the lithium reagent nature:     

A new method for the preparation of α-(perfluoroalkyl) carbonyl and γ-(perfluoroalkyl)-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds

R_fI(Ph)OSO₂CF₃ or R_fI(Ph)OSO₃H smoothly reacted with various trimethylsilyl enol ethers under mild conditions to give α-(perfluoroalkyl) carbonyl and γ=(perfluoroalkyl)-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds in high yields.     

Reactions of tetralouroethene oligomers Part 6. Some reactions of 4-diazo-1,1,1,2,2-pentaflouro-3-pentaflouethyl-3-triflouromethylbutane

The isocyanate R_fCH₂NCO (R_f=CF₃(C₂F₅)₂C)reacts under strongly acidic conditions to form the salt R_fCH₂NH₃⁽⁺⁾HSO₄⁽⁻⁾(1) which yields, on treatment with sodium nitrite the diazaoalkane R_fCHN₂ (3). Dissolution of (1) in D.M.S.O. gives, by a remarkable decomposition reaction, the alkane R_fH (2). Reaction of (3) with excess sodium nitrite affords the isocyanate R_fNCO (4) which is stable to water,but which reacts with ammia to give the urea R_fNHCONH₂ (5); this latter was not readily hydrolysed .Photolysis of (3) yields the diazadiene R_fCHNNCH R_f (7). Thermolysis of (3) alone afforded the diazadiene (7), but reaction in the presence of copper (II) perchlorate afforded (7) and the aldehyde R_fCHO (6)     

Synthesis and coordination chemistry of perfluoroalkyl-derivatised β-diketonates

A series of fluorinated β-diketones, R_fC(O)CH₂C(O)R_f′ (R_f=C₆F₁₃, R_f′=CF₃; R_f=R_f′=C₆F₁₃, C₇F₁₅), have been prepared in reasonable yields by a two-step synthesis. On reaction with appropriate metal substrates, deprotonation and concurrent coordination of the perfluoroalkyl-derivatised β-diketonate ligands affords a range of fluorous metal complexes which have been characterised by elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, IR and NMR spectroscopies. The structures of [Cu(L-L)₂(H₂O)₂] {L-L=CF₃C(O)CHC(O)C₆F₁₃, C₆F₁₃C(O)CHC(O)C₆F₁₃} and [Cu(PPh₃)₂{C₇F₁₅C(O)CHC(O)C₇F₁₅}] have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.     

Fluorination of perfluoroalkylsulfenyl chlorides,perfluorodialkyl disulfides and perfluorodialkyl sulfides with chlorine monofluoride

In reactions with perfluoroalkylsulfenyl chlorides (R_fSCl; R_f = F₃, C₂F₅, n-C₃F₇, n-C₄F₉) and perfluoroalkyl disulfides (R_fSSR_f′; R_f = R_f′ = CF₃, R_f = CF₃, R_f′ = C₂F₅) at 25°, chlorine monofluoride acts primarily as a chlorinating and fluorinating reagent to give the corresponding perfluoroalkylsulfur chloride tetrafluorides, R_fSF₄Cl, in good yields. However, small amounts of perfluoroalkylsulfur pentafluorides, R_fSF₅, are also obtained. A mixture of the cis and trans isomers of bis(trifluoromethyl)sulfur tetrafluoride and of trifluoromethyl pentafluoroethylsulfur tetrafluoride has been formed by the reaction of the corresponding bis(perfluoroalkyl) sulfides and chlorine monofluoride. The new perfluoroalkylsulfur chloride tetrafluorides are colorless, unpleasant smelling liquids. The infrared, mass and ¹⁹F NMR spectral data, as well as thermodynamic and elementary analysis data, are given for the new compounds.     

The preparation of perfluorinated carboxylic esters and perfluoro carbonates

Aliphatic perfluorinated carboxylic esters have been prepared by two methods; (i) the reaction of the potassium salt of perfluoro 3-ethyl pent-3-ol, KOC(C₂F₅)₃, with perfluoro acid chlorides R_fCOCl, to yield perfluorinated esters of composition R_fCOOC(C₂F₅)₃, and (ii) the reaction of carbonyl chloride or thionyl chloride with a mixture of the potassium salt KOC(C₂F₅)₃ and perfluoro acid salts of the general formula KOCOR_f in a polar solvent. The product ester has the composition R_fCOOC(C₂F₅)₃, and in this instance carbon dioxide or sulphur dioxide is liberated during the reaction. A qualitative study of the thermal decomposition of a perfluoro ester has been made.A tertiary perfluoro carbonate of composition [(C₂F₅)₂CF₃CO]₂CO has been prepared by the reaction of phosgene with the potassium salt KOC(C₂F₅)₂CF₃ in a polar solvent. The intermediate acid chloride (C₂F₅)₂CF₃COCOCl can be isolated.     

Heterogeneous Platinum‐Catalyzed CH Perfluoroalkylation of Arenes and Heteroarenes

Fluorinated organic compounds are gaining increasing interest for life science applications. The replacement of hydrogen in arenes or heteroarenes by a perfluoroalkyl group has a profound influence on the physical and biological properties of such building blocks. Here, an operationally simple protocol for the direct C? H perfluoroalkylation of (hetero)arenes with R_fI or R_fBr has been developed, using a robust supported platinum catalyst. The ready availability of the starting materials, the excellent substrate tolerance, and the reusability of the catalyst make this method attractive for the synthesis of a variety of perfluoroalkyl‐substituted aromatic compounds. Preliminary mechanistic studies revealed the formation of radicals to be crucial in the reaction system.     

Heterogeneous Platinum‐Catalyzed C?H Perfluoroalkylation of Arenes and Heteroarenes

Fluorinated organic compounds are gaining increasing interest for life science applications. The replacement of hydrogen in arenes or heteroarenes by a perfluoroalkyl group has a profound influence on the physical and biological properties of such building blocks. Here, an operationally simple protocol for the direct C H perfluoroalkylation of (hetero)arenes with R_fI or R_fBr has been developed, using a robust supported platinum catalyst. The ready availability of the starting materials, the excellent substrate tolerance, and the reusability of the catalyst make this method attractive for the synthesis of a variety of perfluoroalkyl‐substituted aromatic compounds. Preliminary mechanistic studies revealed the formation of radicals to be crucial in the reaction system.     

Perfluoroalkylphosphines and arsines obtained by Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction with organoheteroatom stannanes

Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of organoheteroatom stannanes containing elements of the groups 15 (P, As) and 16 (Se) with perfluoroalkyl iodides (R_fI) was studied. Herein, a one-pot two-step reaction to form P–R_f, As–R_f and Se–R_f bonds is reported. The stannanes n-Bu₃SnZPh_n (Z = P, As, Se; n = 1–2) were generated in situ by the reaction of the Ph_nZ⁻ anion with n-Bu₃SnCl. The cross-coupling reactions of these stannanes with R_fI afforded C-heteroatom products, new perfluoroalkylarsines and perfluoroalkylselenides in good yields (47–90%) and perfluoroalkylphosphines in moderate yields (15–48%).     

Action des perfluoroalkylcuivre(I) sur les perfluoroalkylethylenes

A series of new polyfluorinated dienes 3, containing the novel -CFCHCHCF-, pattern has been synthesized (50–70% yields) by reacting perfluoroalkyl iodides with perfluoroalkyl-ethylenes in the presence of copper. The monoalkenes R_fCFCHCH₂CF₂R′_f and the saturated compounds R_fCF₂CH₂CH₂CF₂R′_f were obtained by varying the experimental conditions. The ¹H and ¹⁹F NMR spectra are analysed and the reaction mechanism is discussed.     

Preparation d'alcools acetyleniques et propargyliques F-alkyles

A number of α-β acetylenic carbinols R_FCCC(OH)RR′, in which the acetylenic proton was substituted by a F-alkyl group, were first prepared, from a classical reaction of (F-alkynyl)- lithium derivatives R_FCCLi upon various carbonyl compounds.On another hand, the reaction of propargyl bromide metallic complexes (organoaluminic, or ultrasonic irradiation activated organozinc) upon some polyfluorinated ketones R_FCOR led to the formation, in convenient yields, of the propargylic carbinols HCCCH₂C(OH)RR_F.The synthesis and properties of these series of new (F-alkyl) substituted acetylenic and propargylic alcohols are described and discussed.     

Silver‐Catalyzed Formal Insertion of Arynes into RfI Bonds

An unprecedented silver‐catalyzed formal insertion of arynes into R_f?I (R_f=CF₃, C₂F₅) bonds has been developed. This protocol provides easy access to various ortho‐perfluoroalkyl iodoarenes under mild conditions. In this insertion reaction, an ionic atom‐transfer reaction of R_fI occurs, and a silver‐mediated metathesis process is involved in the efficient transfer of the electropositive iodine atom.     

Stable but Reactive Perfluoroalkylzinc Reagents: Application in Ligand‐Free Copper‐Catalyzed Perfluoroalkylation of Aryl Iodides

The aromatic perfluoroalkylation catalyzed by a copper(I) salt with bis(perfluoroalkyl)zinc reagents Zn(R_F)₂(DMPU)₂, which were prepared and then isolated as a stable white powder from perfluoroalkyl iodide and diethylzinc, was accomplished to provide the perfluoroalkylated products in good‐to‐excellent yields. The advantages of this reliable and practical catalytic reaction are 1) air‐stable and easy‐to‐handle bis(perfluoroalkyl)zinc reagents can be utilized, 2) the reagent is reactive and hence the operation without activators and ligands is simple, and 3) not only trifluoromethylation but also perfluoroalkylation can be attained.     

Dual-activation protocol for tandem cross-aldol condensation: An easy and highly efficient synthesis of α,α′-bis(aryl/alkylmethylidene)ketones

Commercially available lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH·H₂O) was found to be a novel ‘dual activation’ catalyst for tandem cross-aldol condensation between cyclic/acyclic ketones and aromatic/heteroaromatic/styryl/alkyl aldehydes leading to an efficient and easy synthesis of α,α′-bis(aryl/alkylmethylidene)ketones at r.t. in short times. The reaction of aryl, heteroaryl, styryl and alkyl aldehydes with acyclic and five/six-membered cyclic ketones afforded excellent yields after 2 min to 1.25 h. The reaction conditions were compatible with various electron withdrawing and electron donating substituents, e.g. Cl, F, NO₂, OMe and NMe₂. The rate of the cross-aldol condensation was influenced by the nature of the ketone and electronic and steric factors associated with the aldehyde. The reaction took place at a faster rate for acyclic ketone (e.g., acetone) than that for cyclic ketone (e.g., cyclohexanone). In case of cycloalkanones, the rate of the reaction was dependent on the size of the ring of the cycloalkanone. The cross-aldol condensation of cyclopentanone was faster than that of cyclohexanone for a common aldehyde. In case of reactions involving aliphatic aldehyde having α-hydrogen atom no self-aldol condensation of the aldehyde took place.     

Perfluoroalkyl and ‐aryl Zinc Ate Complexes: Generation,Reactivity, and Synthetic Application

A combination of dimethylzinc, perfluoroalkyl iodide, and LiCl afforded a new type of perfluoroalkyl (R_F) zinc ate complex. These complexes show much greater thermal stability than conventional perfluorinated metal species, such as R_F–lithium species and Grignard reagents, and they can be used at room temperature or higher. The results of DFT calculations on the origin of the enhanced stability are reported and the synthetic utility of R_F‐zincate complexes is demonstrated.     

The reaction of perfluoroalkanesulfinates: IV. Perfluoroalkyl radical addition to olefins initiated by single electron oxidation of perfluoroalkanesulfinate

Sodium perfluoroalkanesulfinates [Cl (CF₂)_n SO₂ Na (1), a , n = 4; b , n = 6; c , n = 8] with the reduction potentials about 0.95—1.00V could be oxidized readily with various oxidizing agents such as Mn (OAc)₃ 2H₂O, Ce (SO₄)₂, HgSO₄ and Co₂O₃ to generate perfluoroalkyl radicals which added to the olefins RCH ? CHR' to give two kinds of adducts, namely RCH (R_f) CHXR' (3, X ? H; 4, X ? OAc), with good yields depending upon the solvent system used. Different oxidizing agents showed slight variation on the yields of the adducts. The reaction time could be greatly shortened at higher temperature. Thus, this reaction provides a new way for introducing a perfluoroalkyl group into olefinic compounds.