Studies on Organic Fluorine Compounds. XLI. The Friedel-Crafts Reaction of Trifluoropropene

Abstract

The Friedel-Crafts reaction of 1, 1, 1-trifluoropropene with benzene and its derivatives was accomplished in the presence of fluorine-containing acid catalysts. The reaction proceeded at the terminal carbon atom of the olefin to give 3, 3, 3-trifluoropropylated aromatic compounds. The scope and limitations of this reaction were examined. This substituent was found to be ortho- and para-directing.