Improved synthesis, structure, and reactivity of 1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)octafluorobutane

- A synthesis of 1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)octafluorobutane (1) is reported.
- The crystal structure of 1 is reported.
- 1 decomposes to H-(CF2)4-H upon reaction with [NBu4]F.
- Reactivity of 1 with metals is reported.