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Catalytic CF Bond Activation of Hexafluoropropene by Rhodium: Formation of (3,3,3‐Trifluoropropyl)silanes
Author(s) -
Braun Thomas,
Wehmeier Falk,
Altenhöner Kai
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.200700711
Subject(s) - silanes , rhodium , catalysis , chemistry , polymer chemistry , photochemistry , organic chemistry , silane
A clean break : The novel catalytic conversion of hexafluoropropene into (3,3,3‐trifluoropropyl)silanes by CF activation has been developed (see scheme). The reactions are catalyzed by the rhodium complex [Rh{( Z )‐CFCF(CF 3 )}(PEt 3 ) 3 ], proceed at room temperature, and are highly selective.