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Isomeric composition of the products from the reaction of poly- and perfluoro-1-alkenes with alkali-metal fluorides in aprotic solvents

Journal Article · · J. Org. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6364906

The reaction of normal perfluoro-1-alkenes with alkali-metal fluorides in polar aprotic solvents was investigated, and the isomeric composition of the products was determined. The rearrangement of perfluorinated olefins catalyzed by the fluoride ion is stereoselective and leads to the preferential formation of the trans isomers of internal perfluoroalkenes. This is explained from the standpoint of a carbanionic mechanism. The /sup 19/F NMR spectra of the cis and trans isomers of the perfluoroalkenes were obtained, and their relationships are discussed. For the cis isomers the signals of all the groups in the /sup 19/F NMR spectrum are observed in the downfield region from the corresponding signals of the trans isomers. This effect is strongest for substituents situated directly at the double bond.

Research Organization:
Institute of Chemistry, Sverdlovsk (USSR)
OSTI ID:
6364906
Journal Information:
J. Org. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Org. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 23:9; ISSN JOCYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English