Abstract
The
development
of
methods
for
the
introduction
a
trifluoromethyl
group
into
organic
molecules
has
been
quite
prominent
over
last
three
decades.
Among
these
methods,
radical
trifluoromethylation
gained
renewed
interest,
and
exhibits
mild
conditions
together
with
good
substrate
compatibility
selectivity
involvement
photo-,
electro-,
metal-catalysis.
In
this
review,
summary
efforts
is
presented
in
two
types
reaction
pathways.
first
addition
to
unsaturated
moieties
such
as
alkenes,
alkynes,
(het)arenes.
second
ordinary
carbon-centered
radicals,
including
alkyl,
alkenyl,
aryl
radicals.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 281 - 281
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
The
fluorine
atom
possesses
many
intrinsic
properties
that
can
be
beneficial
when
incorporated
into
small
molecules.
These
include
the
atom’s
size,
electronegativity,
and
ability
to
block
metabolic
oxidation
sites.
Substituents
feature
fluorine-containing
groups
are
currently
prevalent
in
drugs
lower
cholesterol,
relieve
asthma,
treat
anxiety
disorders,
as
well
improve
chemical
of
various
medications
imaging
agents.
dye
scaffolds
(fluorescein/rhodamine,
coumarin,
BODIPY,
carbocyanine,
squaraine
dyes)
reported
will
address
incorporation
scaffold
contribution
it
provides
its
application
an
agent.
It
is
also
important
recognize
radiolabeled
atoms
used
for
PET
early
detection
diseases.
This
review
discuss
benefits
incorporating
molecules
give
examples
fluorinated
pharmaceutical
industry
techniques.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(16)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Abstract
Here
we
report
the
challenging
O‐trifluoromethylation
of
carboxylic
acids
via
formation
and
activation
acyloxy(phenyl)trifluoromethyl‐λ
3
‐iodanes.
The
method
provides
an
easy
access
to
various
potentially
valuable
hitherto
elusive
trifluoromethyl
esters.
A
remarkably
wide
range
substrates
with
commonly
encountered
functional
groups
are
compatible
this
reaction,
including
aromatic
aliphatic
acids,
as
well
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
approved
drugs
pharmaceutically
relevant
molecules.
reaction
mechanism
origins
enhanced
reactivity
by
zinc
chloride
(ZnCl
2
)
were
discussed
from
experimental
evidence
density
theory
(DFT)
calculation.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
Abstract
Trifluoromethyl
groups
hold
significance
in
the
bioactivity
and
physical
properties
of
organic
molecules.
Contemporary
approaches
to
trifluoromethylated
aromatics
typically
involve
coupling
CuCF
3
reagents
with
aryl
halides,
which
is
limited
by
difficulty
oxidative
addition
copper
organohalides.
Herein,
a
photoinduced
ligand‐catalyzed
trifluoromethylation/pentafluoroethylation
(hetero)aryl
iodides
presented.
The
conversion
C─I
bond
into
C─CF
enabled
photochemistry
copper,
produces
radicals
situ
generated
from
Ruppert–Prakash
reagent
under
visible
light.
This
radical
approach
circumvents
challenge
catalytic
amount
rac
‐BINAP
substantially
accelerates
whole
process,
allowing
reaction
complete
within
1
h
very
mild
conditions
without
using
any
additional
photo‐redox
catalysts.
readily
availability
starting
material,
high
efficiency,
broad
utility
make
this
transformation
attractive
for
practitioners
synthetic
medicinal
chemistry.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 14, 2025
Transition-metal-free
transformations
are
recognized
as
green
and
sustainable
methods
for
constructing
carbon-carbon
bonds
in
organic
synthesis.
This
review
describes
the
application
of
six
peroxides,
including
tert-butyl
hydroperoxide
(TBHP),
di-tert-butyl
peroxide
(DTBP),
peroxybenzoate
(TBPB),
benzoyl
(BPO),
dialauroyl
(DLP),
diguyl
(DCP),
C-C
bond
construction,
highlighting
selected
examples
mechanisms
challenging
transformations.
Each
section
concludes
with
a
detailed
overview
suitable
reagents
various
coupling
reactions
strengths
weaknesses
reported
works.
work
aims
to
inspire
further
innovations
transition-metal-free
oxidative
transformations,
promoting
eco-friendly
chemical
processes
paving
way
new
peroxide-based
synthesis
methods.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 807 - 815
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Although
the
trifluoromethyl
(CF3)
group
is
one
of
most
important
fluorinated
groups
owing
to
its
significant
ability
modulate
pharmacological
properties,
constructing
trifluoromethylated
stereogenic
centers
in
an
enantioselective
manner
has
been
a
formidable
challenge.
Herein,
we
report
development
desymmetrization
benzhydrols
via
intramolecular
dehydrogenative
silylation
using
Ir
catalysts
with
chiral
pyridine-oxazoline
(PyOX)
ligands.
The
produced
benzoxasilol
was
transformed
into
several
unsymmetrical
iododesilylation
and
subsequent
transition-metal-catalyzed
cross-coupling
reactions.
Moreover,
same
catalyst
system
used
for
kinetic
resolution
benzhydrols.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(6), P. 1191 - 1191
Published: March 7, 2024
Incorporation
of
a
trifluoromethyl
group
with
1,2,3-triazoles
motifs
was
described.
We
explored
click
reaction
approach
for
regioselective
synthesis
1-susbstituted-4-trifluoromethyl-1,2,3-triazoles
in
which
1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene
(DBU)
reacts
commercial
2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene
(BTP)
to
form
3,3,3-trifloropropyne
(TFP)
situ.
Arising
from
merits
associated
the
availability
and
stability
BTP,
high
efficiencies
CuI/1,10-Phenanthroline
(Phen)-catalyzed
cycloaddition
reactions
azides
alkynes,
this
readily
performed
process
takes
place
target
yields,
wide
azide
substrate
scope.
The
potential
value
protocol
demonstrated
by
its
application
gram-scale
reaction.
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 101309 - 101309
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
study
on
some
halofluorination
and
fluoroselenation
protocols
of
various
functionalized
cyclic
olefins,
such
as
esters,
lactams
or
amino
esters
model
compounds
is
presented.
The
ring
olefin
bond
functionalizations
were
based
their
activation
either
with
NBS,
NIS
PhSeBr
followed
by
treatment
nucleophilic
fluorinating
agents,
Deoxo-Fluor.
attempted
synthetic
assays
have
been
found
to
be
highly
substrate
dependent,
influenced
the
nature
functional
groups
present
cycloalkene
skeleton
well
stereostructural
architecture
starting
compounds.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(9)
Published: July 31, 2023
Abstract
The
demand
for
practical
methods
the
synthesis
of
novel
fluoroalkyl
molecules
is
increasing
owing
to
their
diverse
applications.
Our
group
has
achieved
efficient
difunctionalizing
fluoroalkylations
alkenes
using
fluorinated
carboxylic
anhydrides
as
user‐friendly
sources.
Fluorinated
diacyl
peroxide,
prepared
in
situ
from
anhydrides,
enables
development
reactions
when
used
a
radical
fluoroalkylating
reagent.
In
this
account,
we
aim
provide
an
in‐depth
understanding
structure,
bonding,
and
reactivity
peroxides
radicals
well
control
fluoroalkylation
reactions.
first
part
physical
properties
are
described.
subsequent
part,
categorize
into
copper‐catalyzed
metal‐free
utilizing
oxidizing
peroxides.
We
also
outline
examples
mechanisms.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
60(6), P. 726 - 729
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Regioselective
heterodifunctionalization
of
a
hydrofluoroolefin
(HFO-1234yf)
scaffold
was
developed
for
the
construction
diverse
molecular
frameworks
via
fluoroalkenyliodonium
salt.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(16)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Abstract
Here
we
report
the
challenging
O‐trifluoromethylation
of
carboxylic
acids
via
formation
and
activation
acyloxy(phenyl)trifluoromethyl‐λ
3
‐iodanes.
The
method
provides
an
easy
access
to
various
potentially
valuable
hitherto
elusive
trifluoromethyl
esters.
A
remarkably
wide
range
substrates
with
commonly
encountered
functional
groups
are
compatible
this
reaction,
including
aromatic
aliphatic
acids,
as
well
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
approved
drugs
pharmaceutically
relevant
molecules.
reaction
mechanism
origins
enhanced
reactivity
by
zinc
chloride
(ZnCl
2
)
were
discussed
from
experimental
evidence
density
theory
(DFT)
calculation.