Azidofluoroalkylation of Alkenes with Simple Fluoroalkyl Iodides Enabled by Photoredox Catalysis

Abstract

A mild and efficient protocol for photoredox-catalyzed azidofluoroalkylation of simple alkenes is described with readily available fluoroalkyl iodides. This method allows for a direct and regioselective formation of C-R_F and C-N₃ bonds from the C═C moiety. A variety of fluoroalkyl groups including the CF₃ group can be selectively introduced to olefins to afford a series of β-fluoroalkylated azides.