Facile generation and reaction of densely trifluoromethylated alkyl radicals by dual photoredox and acid catalysis

Chemical Communications 2026

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Authors: Takashi Koike, Hina Taguchi, Kaori Hirota, Shota Kiyatake, Naohiro Tatara, Yoshihito Kayaki, Airi Yamaguchi, Tomoko Yajima
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc00475j
Cited by: 2
References: 47

Abstract

-butyl radical. Readily available fluorinated alkyl benzoates derived from fluorinated alkyl alcohols act as radical precursors under dual photoredox and acid catalysis, enabling selective fluoroalkylation of various aromatic alkenes and indoles.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Fluorine in Organic Chemistry Radical Photochemical Reactions Inorganic Fluorides and Related Compounds

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
28
Pages
7319–7323
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN