Selective radical defluorinative germylation and hydrogermylation of α-trifluoromethylalkenes

Organic Chemistry Frontiers 2026

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Authors: Shuoshuo Zhang, Haibin Xiao, Yanjun Wu, yue zhang, Ling Jin, Junhao Chen, Xiaolei Huang
DOI: 10.1039/d6qo00391e
Cited by: 7
References: 67

Abstract

Photoredox/HAT catalysis enables defluorinative germylation of α-trifluoromethylalkenes with germanes. Organic base ensures selective conversion. Replacing pyridine with DMAP, the reaction encounters a selectivity switch to hydrogermylation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

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

Publication details

Journal / source
Organic Chemistry Frontiers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
13
Pages
4045–4051
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN