An <i>in situ</i> generated proton initiated aromatic fluoroalkylation <i>via</i> electron donor–acceptor complex photoactivation
Panyi Huang, Chun Lv, Haijing Song, C. Wang, Junze Du, Jianjun Li, Bin Sun, Can Jin
Abstract
In situ -generated protonated aromatic hydrocarbons overcome their intrinsic electronic properties to serve as catalytic electron acceptors, avoiding the use of photocatalysts, metals, and redox reagents to achieve fluoroalkylation.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryPhotochemistryProtonIn situElectron acceptorAcceptorElectron donorElectronProton-coupled electron transferElectron transferCombinatorial chemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryQuantum mechanicsPhysicsCondensed matter physicsFluorine in Organic ChemistryInorganic Fluorides and Related Compounds