10.1016/j.tet.2005.07.022
The study focuses on the carbometallation reactions of fluorine-containing internal acetylenes with various organocopper reagents derived from organolithium, Grignard, and organozinc reagents. The main objective was to investigate the regio- and stereo-selectivity of these reactions, which are crucial for the synthesis of fluoroalkylated molecules, particularly alkenes with fluoroalkyl groups that are found in biologically active compounds. The reactions proceeded smoothly, yielding vinylcopper intermediates that could then react with electrophiles to form trisubstituted alkenes in high to excellent yields. The study also successfully applied these reactions in the total synthesis of the anti-estrogen drug, panomifene, demonstrating the synthetic utility of the developed methods. Chemicals used in the study included fluoroalkylated internal alkynes, organocopper reagents, and various electrophiles for cross-coupling reactions, serving the purpose of exploring novel synthetic approaches for the preparation of fluoroalkylated molecules with potential pharmaceutical applications.