Activation of perfluoroalkyl iodides by anions: extending the scope of halogen bond activation to C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H amidation, C(sp<sup>2</sup>)–H iodination, and perfluoroalkylation reactions
A simple, efficient, and convenient activation of perfluoroalkyl iodides by tBuONa or KOH, without expensive photo- or transition metal catalysts, allows the promotion of versatile α-sp3 C–H amidation reactions of alkyl ethers and benzylic hydrocarbons, C–H iodination of heteroaryl compounds, and perfluoroalkylations of electron-rich π bonds. Mechanistic studies show that these novel protocols are
A general and efficient method for the preparative resolution of alpha- and beta-bromocyclopropylcarboxylic acids has been developed. This protocol involves a sequence of two crystallizations with pseudo-enantiomeric amines, cinchonine, and cinchonidine, which yield both enantiomers of the acid in highly enriched form. Both alkaloids can be easily recovered and reused multiple times without any loss of efficacy. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.