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Synthesis 1994; 1994(3): 273-275
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-25457
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A Convenient Synthesis of α-Fluoro Carboxylic Acids

James E. Oliver* , Rolland M. Waters, William R. Lusby
  • *USDA, ARS, Beltsville Agriculture Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2350, USA
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27 September 2002 (online)

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Conditions have been developed whereby treatment of 1,1,1-trichloro-2-carbinols with tetrabutylammonium fluoride and cesium fluoride provides 2-fluoro carboxylic acids. The methodology was used to prepare fluoro derivatives of two fatty acids and of the pheromone of the European corn borer.