New Avenues in Radical Trifluoromethylselenylation with ­Trifluoromethyl Tolueneselenosulfonate

Abstract

We demonstrated that the shelf-stable reagent trifluoromethyl tolueneselenosulfonate can be involved in radical trifluoromethylselenylation. Upon visible-light irradiation, the homolysis of the reagent could take place at room temperature. This finding is explored for unprecedented C(sp2)–SeCF3 and C(sp3)–SeCF3 processes under transition-metal-free conditions. Mechanistic investigations, including cyclic voltammetry, luminescence measurement, and EPR studies, allowed the proposal of plausible mechanisms.1 Introduction.2 Reactivity of Reagent I with Diazonium Salts3 Reactivity of Reagent I with Alkenes and Alkynes4 Conclusion