The TMSCF3-derived CuCF2CF3 species has been successfully applied in pentafluoroethylation of organoboronates and terminal alkynes.
A ligand-free, room temperature, Ni-catalyzed perfluoroalkylation of heteroarenes produced a diverse array of polyfluorinated adducts; potential in the late-stage functionalization of drugs and peptides is also demonstrated.