Decarboxylative Trifluoromethylation of Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids

Jacob A. Kautzky, Tao Wang, Ryan W. Evans, David W.C. Macmillan

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Abstract

Herein we disclose an efficient method for the conversion of carboxylic acids to trifluoromethyl groups via the combination of photoredox and copper catalysis. This transformation tolerates a wide range of functionality including heterocycles, olefins, alcohols, and strained ring systems. To demonstrate the broad potential of this new methodology for late-stage functionalization, we successfully converted a diverse array of carboxylic acid-bearing natural products and medicinal agents to the corresponding trifluoromethyl analogues.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6522-6526
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume140
Issue number21
DOIs
StatePublished - May 30 2018

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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