Synthesis of Fluorinated Tricyclic Scaffolds by Intramolecular [2+2] Photocycloaddition Reactions

Abstract

Fabulous Fluorine: The synthesis of fluorinated products 1 and 2 by [2+2] photocycloaddition was readily feasible after optimization of the irradiation conditions. The electron-deficient trifluoroolefin unit reacted intramolecularly to products 1 (nine examples, d.r.>95:5). The reaction was also investigated after modification of position 2 of the side chain both with one or two fluoro substituents (e.g. to yield product 2). Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.