Copper‐Catalyzed Chloroamide‐Directed Benzylic CH Perfluoroalkylation

We report a copper‐catalyzed protocol for the regioselective benzylic C(sp 3 )H perfluoroalkylation of N ‐chloroamides using nucleophilic perfluoroalkyl reagents. This method is applicable to a wide range of substrates, enabling heptafluoropropylation and perfluorohexylation with high selectivity. Its practical utility is demonstrated through gram‐scale reactions and versatile downstream transformations. Mechanistic studies support a radical pathway involving 1,5‐hydrogen atom transfer. This efficient and mild strategy holds significant potential for applications in fluorinated drug discovery.

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European Journal of Organic Chemistry
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2026-02-25
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.202501155
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Fluorine in Organic Chemistry
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Copper‐Catalyzed Chloroamide‐Directed Benzylic CH Perfluoroalkylation

Chang Li, Xiaojun Zeng, Wenbo Gong, Hua Yao
European Journal of Organic Chemistry
Fluorine in Organic Chemistry
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Copper‐Catalyzed Chloroamide‐Directed Benzylic CH Perfluoroalkylation

Chang Li, Xiaojun Zeng, Wenbo Gong, Hua Yao
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Abstract

We report a copper‐catalyzed protocol for the regioselective benzylic C(sp 3 )H perfluoroalkylation of N ‐chloroamides using nucleophilic perfluoroalkyl reagents. This method is applicable to a wide range of substrates, enabling heptafluoropropylation and perfluorohexylation with high selectivity. Its practical utility is demonstrated through gram‐scale reactions and versatile downstream transformations. Mechanistic studies support a radical pathway involving 1,5‐hydrogen atom transfer. This efficient and mild strategy holds significant potential for applications in fluorinated drug discovery.

European Journal of Organic ChemistryVol. 29(12)
Zhejiang Normal University (CN), Nanchang University (CN)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 28%
Fluorine in Organic Chemistry
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