Metal-Free Alpha Trifluoromethylselenolation of Carbonyl Derivatives under Batch and Flow Conditions

Trifluoromethylselenolated carbonyl compounds represent an emerging class with potential applications in several fields; however, a widespread use of such compound is hampered by the very limited number of strategies for their preparation. In this study we developed a method for the preparation of &...

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Main Authors: Elisabetta Massolo, Margherita Pirola, Sergio Rossi, Tiziana Benincori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/4/726
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Summary:Trifluoromethylselenolated carbonyl compounds represent an emerging class with potential applications in several fields; however, a widespread use of such compound is hampered by the very limited number of strategies for their preparation. In this study we developed a method for the preparation of &#945;-SeCF<sub>3</sub> substituted carbonyl derivatives using an in situ generated electrophilic ClSeCF<sub>3</sub> species. We also implemented an in-flow protocol to improve the safety features of the process.
ISSN:1420-3049