C-F bond activation with an apparently benign ethynyl dithiocarbamate, and subsequent fluoride transfer reactions

Chemistry. 2012 Oct 8;18(41):12955-7. doi: 10.1002/chem.201202292. Epub 2012 Sep 7.

Abstract

F-act finding mission: Selective activation of the para C-F bonds of perfluorinated aromatic derivatives was achieved with a simple ethynyl dithiocarbamate. The resulting adducts can be used as non-ionic, anhydrous fluoride transfer reagents towards various electrophiles (see scheme).

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Ethylenebis(dithiocarbamates) / chemistry*
  • Fluorides / chemistry*
  • Fluorine / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Ethylenebis(dithiocarbamates)
  • Fluorine
  • Fluorides