ZnCl2-catalyzed hydrodefluorination of gem-difluoromethylene derivatives with lithium aluminum hydride

Hydrodefluorination of gem-difluoromethylene derivatives with lithium aluminum hydride in the presence of a catalytic amount of ZnCl2 in good to high yields was described. A possible mechanism is also suggested.

Hydrodefluorination of gem-difluoromethylene derivatives with lithium aluminum hydride in the presence of a catalytic amount of ZnCl2 in good to high yields was described. A possible mechanism is also suggested.