Synthesis 1993; 1993(1): 77-78
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-25800
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Synthesis of Polyfluoroalkylsuccinic Acids from Perfluoroalkyl Iodides and Methylenebutanedioic Acid (Itaconic Acid)

Philippe Laurent* , Hubert Blancou, Auguste Commeyras
  • *Laboratoire Hétérochimie et Aminoacides associé au CNRS (URA 1097), Université Montpellier II, Place E. Bataillon, F-34095 Montpellier Cedex 05, France
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

Perfluoroalkyl iodides 1 react with methylenebutanedioic acid (itaconic acid, 6) in presence of zinc powder in a protic medium to give polyfluoroalkylsuccinic acids in 70-80% yields.