isomerized into enolates (enols) by [Cp*IrCl2]2. The enolates react with Selectfluor present in the reaction media. This method produces α-fluoroketones as single constitutional isomers in high yields. iridium - fluorine - isomerization - alcohols - fluoro ketones
challenges remain for the asymmetric synthesis of tertiary α-fluoroketones, which are potentially useful molecules for the development of drugs, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Herein, we describe the development of a method for the catalytic enantioselective synthesis of tertiary α-fluoroketones via the Tsuji–Trost reaction of racemic acyclic α-fluorinated ketones. Enantioenriched acyclic α-cabonyl