A simple and effective method for stereocontrolled preparation of 1,1-diaryl-2-fluoroethenes is reported. First, 1-aryl-1-bromo-2-fluoroethenes are generated using an addition/elimination reaction of hydride to silylated beta,beta-difluorostyrene derivatives followed by a bromination/desilicobromination reaction. Subsequent Suzuki-Miyaura coupling with a variety of boronic acids gives access to the desired 1,1-diaryl-2-fluoroethenes.
Stereoselective Synthesis of Both Stereoisomers of β-Fluorostyrene Derivatives from a Common Intermediate
stereoselective synthesis of both cis- and trans-β-fluorostyrene derivatives from a common intermediate, (Z)-1-aryl-2-fluoro-1-(trimethylsilyl)ethenes, is described. The trans isomers are obtained by a stereospecific replacement of the silyl group in the presence of water and a fluoride source, whereas the preparation of the cis isomers is achieved by a bromination/desilicobromination sequence followed