The title compound has been prepared in 96–98% yield by the reaction of tetrafluoroethylene and dimethylamine. 1, 1, 2, 2-Tetrafluoroethyl-N, N-dimethylamine (1) is found to be an effective reagent for the conversion of alcohols into alkyl fluorides. Reaction of 1 and primary alcohols proceeds with high yield formation of the corresponding alkyl fluorides at elevated temperature. However, the reaction of secondary and tertiary ...