Aerosol Direct Fluorination Synthesis: Alkyl Halides I, Neopentyl Chloride and Bromide, Free Radicals versus Carbocations.
Abstract
Aerosol direct fluorination of neopentyl chloride produces perfluoroneopentyl chloride in 74% yields. Analogous fluorination of neopentyl bromide produces perfluoroisopentane in 63% yield. Data is presented which supports a carbocation rearrangement in the fluorination of neopentyl bromide. The carbocations are presumed to arise from disproportionation of neopentyl bromide fluorides.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 30, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA132050
Entities
People
- James J. Adcock
- Lilly Heller-grossman
- William D. Evans
Organizations
- University of Tennessee system