Preparative-scale synthesis of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene oxide

Bromination of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene in 20% oleum, followed by treatment with acetic acid furnishes 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropyl acetate in quantitative yield, which upon acid hydrolysis and cyclization with alkali affords 3,3,3-trifluoropropene oxide (TFPO) in 63% overall yield.

Bromination of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene in 20% oleum, followed by treatment with acetic acid furnishes 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropyl acetate in quantitative yield, which upon acid hydrolysis and cyclization with alkali affords 3,3,3-trifluoropropene oxide (TFPO) in 63% overall yield.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide