We have recently explored methods towards the formation of perfluoroalkoxide salts using nonmetals. Our work has focused on the use of low global warming potential hydrofluoroethers (HFEs), specifically methoxy-hydrofluoroethers. Our hope is that this new methodology will open an easier and simpler route to the incorporation of fluorinated alkoxides (> OCF3) into many synthetic reactions. A historical review of metal-based perfluroalkoxides will be discussed as well as new strategies towards their synthesis. Properties of these new nonmetal-based perfluoroalkoxide salts and a demonstration of their synthetic application will also be included.

Nonmetal-based perfluoroalkoxides: Synthesis, properties, and applications

248th National Meeting (2014)

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