Saturated F2-rings from Alkenes

17 September 2024, Version 2
This content is a preprint and has not undergone peer review at the time of posting.

Abstract

A general method to convert simple exocyclic alkenes (no Ar-substituents) into saturated F2-rings has been developed. The reaction involves the IIII-reagent C6F5I(OAc)2 (F5-PIDA). The reaction efficiently works on a mg-, g-, and even multigram scale.

Keywords

ring-expansion
alkene
drug modification
natural product
fluorine

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