Abstract
The first π-coordination-catalyzed nucleophilic fluorination of unactivated aryl halides has been demonstrated. Chlorobenzene reacts with alkali metal fluorides (CsF, KF) in the presence of a Cp∗Ru catalyst at 120-180°C to give fluorobenzene.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13527-13530 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 70 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jul 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |