Synthesis 1987; 1987(10): 944-947
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28135
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A New Synthesis of 1,1-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-Substituted Alkenes

M. Hanack* , C. Korhummel
  • *Institut für Organische Chemie der Universität Tübingen, Lehrstuhl II, D-7400 Tübingen, West Germany
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12 September 2002 (online)

1,1-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-substituted alkenes 6 are obtained by the reaction of aldehydes 5 with triphenylphosphine (4) and 2, 2-dichlorohexafluoropropane (3) in modest to good yields. The alkenes 6 are not easily accessible by other routes.