Synthesis of Fluorinated and Trifluoromethyl-Substituted Alkenes through the Modified Julia Olefination: An Update
The modified Julia olefination is now a powerful tool for the synthesis of a large range of functionalized alkenes. This short review covers the last five years and provides an overview of the synthesis of mono-, difluoro-, and trifluoromethyl-substituted alkenes via the modified Julia olefination focusing on the novel scope of this reaction.1 Introduction2 Monofluoroalkenes2.1 Disubstituted α- and β-Monofluoroalkenes2.2 Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl Sulfones2.3 Conjugated Monofluoroalkenes2.4 Intramolecular Julia Olefination2.5 Smiles Rearrangement from Fluorinated Keto Sulfones2.6 Fluoroallylamines2.7 Fluorinated exo-Glycals2.8 Monofluoroalkenes with an α-Stereocenter at the Allylic Position3 1,1-Difluoroalkenes4 Trifluoromethyl-Substituted Alkenes5 Conclusion