Synthesis
DOI: 10.1055/a-2714-9637
Paper

C–F Bond Functionalization with Organolithium Compounds

Autoren

  • Maria Bouda

    1   Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA (Ringgold ID: RIN8368)
  • D. Lucas Kane

    1   Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA (Ringgold ID: RIN8368)
  • Bryan C. Figula

    1   Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA (Ringgold ID: RIN8368)
  • Dea Xhili

    1   Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA (Ringgold ID: RIN8368)
  • Grace E. Hana

    1   Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA (Ringgold ID: RIN8368)
  • Jeffery A. Bertke

    1   Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA (Ringgold ID: RIN8368)
  • Christian Wolf

    1   Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA (Ringgold ID: RIN8368)

We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the US National Institutes of Health (GM106260).


Graphical Abstract

Abstract

Cross-coupling of alkyl fluorides and organolithium compounds is achieved by liquid-assisted stirring and mild heating without the need for expensive catalysts or additives. The reaction proceeds with a variety of primary, secondary, and tertiary fluorides; several functional groups, including alkyl halides, ether, amide, and heteroaryl groups, are tolerated; and both aryl and alkyllithium compounds can be used. Mechanistic studies indicate that the reaction involves heterolytic C–F bond activation and proceeds either via generation of short-lived carbocation intermediates or through a concerted pathway, which probably predominates with primary substrates, while the formation of thermodynamically stable lithium fluoride is the driving force.



Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 20. August 2025

Angenommen nach Revision: 01. Oktober 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
01. Oktober 2025

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
27. Oktober 2025

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