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Socrates B Munoz1, Huong Dang1, Xanath Ispizua-Rodriguez1
1Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and Department of Chemistry , University of Southern California , Los Angeles , California 90089-1661 , United States.
Abstract:
A fast and simple method for deoxyfluorination of carboxylic acids is presented. The protocol employs commodity chemicals (PPh3, NBS, fluoride), affording products in excellent yields under mild conditions. Acyloxyphosphonium ion, the key reaction intermediate, was identified by NMR spectroscopic methods. Brønsted acidic conditions are essential for efficient C-F bond formation. The protocol displays scalability, high functional group tolerance, chemoselectivity, and easy purification of products. Deoxyfluorination of active pharmaceutical ingredients was established.
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