Perfluorocarbon-soluble catalysts and reagents and the application of FBS (fluorous biphase system) to organic synthesis

Abstract

The new phase-separation and immobilization technique known as FBS (fluorous biphase system) is becoming more and more popular among researchers in both industry and academia. The immiscibility of perfluorocarbons with most organic solvents and water is of great advantage, in that it allows the easy recovery and recycling of the catalysts and reagents. The major results so far obtained in this field are discussed.