Triple ipso-defluoroetherification of (trifluoromethyl)alkenes with fluoroalkylated alcohols: access to fluoroalkylated orthoesters via C(sp3)–F bond cleavage†
Abstract
The triple ipso-defluoroetherification of (trifluoromethyl)alkenes with fluoroalkylated alcohols by C(sp3)–F bond cleavage is reported, delivering various fluoroalkylated orthoesters in high yields. This reaction is transition-metal free and gram-scalable, features mild reaction conditions, and tolerates diverse functional groups.