Aromatic perfluoroalkylation with metal complexes in electrocatalytic conditions

A one-step catalytic method for aromatic perfluoroalkylation with electrochemically reduced metal complexes under mild conditions with decisive role of the sacrificial anode metal ion has been developed. Cross-coupling is successful with bromo- and iodo-benzene and perfluoroalkyl iodide and number of cobalt and nickel complexes.

A one-step catalytic method for aromatic perfluoroalkylation with electrochemically reduced metal complexes under mild conditions with decisive role of the sacrificial anode metal ion has been developed. Cross-coupling is successful with bromo- and iodo-benzene and perfluoroalkyl iodide and number of cobalt and nickel complexes.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights
► The efficient electrocatalytic cross-coupling method was developed.
► The method allow to perfluoroalkylate bromobenzene catalytically at room temperature.
► The efficiency of Ni or Co catalysts increases in the presence of soluble Cu anode.
► The importance of copper for the catalyst regeneration was confirmed.