A new synthetic route to polyfluorobenzyl alcohol

The synthesis of polyfluorinated benzyl alcohol from pentafluorobenzoic acid has been developed. An economical and effective direct reduction method of polyfluorobenzoic acid by zinc borohydride is described.

The synthesis of polyfluorinated benzyl alcohol from pentafluorobenzoic acid has been developed. An economical and effective direct reduction method of polyfluorobenzoic acid by zinc borohydride is described.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide