Issue 1, 2014

Rhodium-catalyzed regioselective opening of vinyl epoxides with Et3N·3HF reagent – formation of allylic fluorohydrins

Abstract

A highly regioselective rhodium-catalyzed ring-opening of vinyl epoxides with Et3N·3HF reagent to form branched allylic fluorohydrins is described. The reaction occurs at room temperature under ambient air and relies on RhCOD2BF4 as an effective catalyst, providing the desired 1,2-addition allylic fluorohydrins in moderate to good yields with excellent levels of regioselectivity. Mechanistic studies demonstrate that the regioselective ring-opening of enantiopure vinyl epoxide occurs with inversion of stereochemistry.

Graphical abstract: Rhodium-catalyzed regioselective opening of vinyl epoxides with Et3N·3HF reagent – formation of allylic fluorohydrins

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Article information

Article type
Edge Article
Submitted
11 Jul 2013
Accepted
30 Sep 2013
First published
03 Oct 2013

Chem. Sci., 2014,5, 291-296

Rhodium-catalyzed regioselective opening of vinyl epoxides with Et3N·3HF reagent – formation of allylic fluorohydrins

Q. Zhang and H. M. Nguyen, Chem. Sci., 2014, 5, 291 DOI: 10.1039/C3SC51949J

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