Synthesis 1983; 1983(3): 169-184
DOI: 10.1055/s-1983-30271
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Alkali Metal Fluorides in Organic Synthesis

G. G. Yakobson* , N. E. Akhmetova
  • *Institute of Organic Chemistry, Sibirian Division of the Academy of Sciences, 630 090 Novosibirsk, U.S.S.R.
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Publication Date:
17 May 2002 (online)

Some applications of alkali metal fluorides in organic synthesis are reviewed. The use of alkali metal fluorides as catalysts in the reactions of fluorine-containing compounds is also discussed. 1. Introduction 2. Elimination of Hydrogen Halides 3. Michael and Knoevenagel Reactions 4. Decarboxylation 5. Reactions of Fluorine-Containing Compounds 5.1. Reactions of Polyfluoroolefins 5.2. Polymerisation 5.3. Reactions of Carbonyl-Containing Compounds 5.4. Reactions with Halogens

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