α-Fluorination of Nitrobenzenes and Nitropyridines via Vicarious Nucleophilic Substitution of Hydrogen
Keyword(s):
A highly selective C–H functionalization of nitrobenzenes and nitropyridines is reported using tandem vicarious nucleophilic substitution (VNS) chemistry with electrophilic fluorination using Selectfluor®. The process generates tertiary benzylic fluorides in good yield under simple, mild conditions and short reaction times.
1988 ◽
Vol 1988
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pp. 203-208
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