Electrochemical synthesis of trifluoromethylcadmium and trifluoromethylzinc species using bromotrifluoromethane and sacrificial anodes

JM Paratian, E Labbe, S Sibille, JY Nedelec…

Index: Paratian, J. M.; Labbe, E.; Sibille, S.; Nedelec, J. Y.; Perichon, J. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 1995 , vol. 487, # 1-2 p. 61 - 64

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Abstract

Trifluoromethylcadmium and trifluoromethylzinc species are easily prepared by electrolysis of bromotrifluoromethane in dimethylformamide using a one-compartment cell fitted with a cadmium or zinc anode. Both CF3CdBr and (CF3) 2Cd result from the chemical reaction of CF3Br with cadmium electrodeposited on the cathode. The formation of trifluoromethylzinc species involves a much more complex mechanism. Chemical corrosion of the ...