Abstract
An unprecedented Rh-catalyzed C2-difluoroalkylation of indole derivatives with 2,2-difluorovinyl arenesulfonates has been reported. This reaction provides a rare instance of catalytic difluoroalkylation through hydroarylation of gem-difluoroalkenes. The sulfonate group works as a chelating ligand, thus stabilizing the rhodacycle intermediate, leading to the uncommon transformation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9482-9485 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 68 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2017 |