Formation and Reactions of Perfluoroalkylzinc Compounds Promoted by Ultrasound

Abstract

A number of “Grignard-type” reactions of organic fluorine compounds were achieved by treating perfluoroalkyl iodides and substrates with zinc under the irradiation of ultrasound. The reactions include 1) Direct carboxylation of perfluoroalkyl iodides, 2) Perfluoroalkylation of carbonyl compounds, 3) Perfluoroalkylation of allyl, vinyl and aryl halides, and 4) Hydroperfluoroalkylation of alkynes and dienes. © 1983, The Society of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Japan. All rights reserved.