The preparation of fluoroarenes by the catalytic decarboxylation of aryl fluoroformates

…, TA Ryan, BR Webster, BA Wolfindale

Index: Ashton, David P.; Ryan, Anthony T.; Webster, Brian R.; Wolfindale, Brett A. Journal of Fluorine Chemistry, 1985 , vol. 27, p. 263 - 274

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Abstract

Abstract The catalytic decarboxylation of phenyl fluoroformate to fluorobenzene has been achieved with yields of 70–80% in a flow system using alumina or alumina-based catalysts. The reaction occurs in short space times (< 1 s) and with optimal efficiency at ca. 300 C (some 500 C lower than the temperature required for the thermal decomposition of the fluoroformate). Impregnation of the alumina with a platinum group metal gave the ...