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Usage

Ethyl ester derivative

Difluoroacetic acid The compound is derived from difluoroacetic acid by attaching an ethyl group to the molecule, which influences its chemical properties and reactivity.

Biphenyl group

[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl The presence of a biphenyl group in the structure contributes to the compound's unique properties and reactivity, making it a valuable building block in organic synthesis.

Building block in organic synthesis

Due to its unique structure and reactivity, the compound is often used as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds.

Applications in pharmaceutical industry

The compound can be utilized in the development of new drugs, as its structure and properties may be beneficial in creating novel therapeutic agents.

Production of specialty materials and chemicals

The compound may also be used in the production of specialized materials and chemicals for various industrial applications.

Hazardous if improperly managed

It is important to handle 2-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2,2-difluoroacetic acid ethyl ester with care, as it may pose risks to health and the environment if not properly managed or disposed of.

Upstream product

• 667-27-6 Ethyl bromodifluoroacetate 
• 5122-94-1 4-biphenylboronic acid 
• 201230-82-2 carbon monoxide 
• 6244-53-7 ethyl (4-phenylphenyl)glyoxylate 
• 73286-71-2 N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2,3-dihydropyrrole 
• 5202-78-8 acetylaminoethylene 
• 17763-78-9 4-phenylphenyl triflate 
• 92-66-0 4-bromo-1,1'-biphenyl 
• 92-67-1 4-phenylalanine 
• 88-12-0 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone 
• 3315-91-1 4-biphenylylmagnesium bromide 
• 1591-31-7 4-iodo-biphenyl 
• 205865-67-4 α-(trimethylsilyl)difluoroacetic acid ethyl ester 
• 383-62-0 ethyl 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroacetate 

Downstream Products

• 2714-87-6 [1,1′-biphenyl]-4-carbonyl fluoride 
• 398-36-7 1-phenyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene 
• 73790-13-3 α,α-difluoro-4-phenylbenzeneacetic acid 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Access to α,α-Difluoro-γ-amino Acids by Nickel-Catalyzed Reductive Aryldifluoroacetylation of N -Vinylacetamide

A nickel-catalyzed reductive aryldifluoroacetylation of N -vinylacetamide with ethyl chloro(difluoro)acetate and aryl iodides is described. This chelating amide carbonyl group-assisted strategy provides rapid access to a variety of protected α,α-difluoro-γ-amino acids that might have potential applications in peptide chemistry and protein engineering. An advantage of this method is its synthetic simplicity, with no preparation of organometallic reagents.

Direct Approach to 3-Fluoroindoles and 3,3-Difluoroindolines from 2,2-Difluoro-2-phenylethan-1-amines via C-H/N-H Coupling

Herein, a direct method for the synthesis of 3-fluoroindoles and 3,3-difluoroindolines from easily accessible 2,2-difluoro-2-phenyl ethan-1-amines is presented. This protocol was performed by Pd-catalyzed direct C-H/N-H coupling and employed picolinamide as a directing group. By controlling the temperature for this transformation, various 3,3-difluoroindolines and 3-fluoroindoles could be isolated with moderate to good yields.

Nickel-catalyzed carbodifunctionalization of: N -vinylamides enables access to γ-amino acids

A nickel-catalyzed tandem reaction of N-vinylamides with arylboronic acids and bromodifluoroacetate has been developed. The use of amide carbonyl as a chelating group efficiently furnishes a series of protected α,α-difluoro-γ-amino acid esters. The reaction can also extend to bromoacetate and 2-bromomalonate. The advantages of this protocol are high functional group tolerance and a broad substrate scope, including a variety of N-vinylamides. In particular, the use of removable amide carbonyl groups provides potential opportunities for applications in peptide chemistry and protein engineering.

Synthetic method of aromatic ring group or aromatic heterocyclic tetrazole

The synthetic method comprises the following steps: (1) reacting 1.0 eq of ArI or HArI with 1.2 eq of ethyl 2, 2-difluoroacetate in the presence of DMSO as a solvent and 4.0 eq of Cu under the protection of nitrogen at 30 DEG C and 50 DEG C, and purifying to obtain a first intermediate compound; (2) dissolving 1.0 eq of the first intermediate compound in a mixed solvent of THF and water, adding 2.0 eq of LiOH, reacting at room temperature for 2 hours, spin-drying the solvent, adding HCl until the pH value is equal to 3, and filtering to obtain a second intermediate compound; and (3) reacting 1.0 eq of the second intermediate compound with 2.0 eq of diphenyl azide phosphate in the presence of 2.5 eq of triethylamine by taking tert-butyl alcohol as a solvent to generate aromatic ring group or aromatic heterocyclic tetrazole. The invention provides a novel synthetic method of aromatic ring group or aromatic heterocyclic tetrazole, wherein a target compound can be more conveniently obtained, and reagents participating in the reaction are low in toxicity, mild in reaction condition, simple and safe in aftertreatment, good in product quality and suitable for large-scale production.

trans-Selective Aryldifluoroalkylation of Endocyclic Enecarbamates and Enamides by Nickel Catalysis

Efficient methods for the dicarbofuntionalization of the cyclic alkenes 2-pyrroline and 2-azetine are limited. Particularly, the dicarbofunctionalization of endocyclic enecarbamates to achieve fluorinated compounds remains an unsolved issue. Reported here is a nickel-catalyzed trans-selective dicarbofunctionalization of N-Boc-2-pyrroline and N-Boc-2-azetine, a class of endocyclic enecarbamates previously unexplored for transition metal catalyzed dicarbofunctionalization. The reaction can be extended to six- and seven-membered endocyclic enamides. A variety of arylzinc reagents and bromodifluoroacetate, and its derivatives, undergo the reaction, providing straightforward and efficient access to an array of pyrrolidine- and azetidine-containing fluorinated amino acids and oligopeptides, which may have applications in the life sciences.

Palladium-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Ethyl Bromodifluoroacetate with Aryl Bromides or Triflates and Cross-Coupling of Ethyl Bromofluoroacetate with Aryl Iodides

A palladium-catalyzed Negishi cross-coupling reaction of ethyl bromodifluoroacetate with aryl bromides or aryl triflates to construct C(sp2)-CF2 bonds is described. The reaction was conducted under mild reaction conditions, and no preparation of organozinc reagents is required. This is the first report encompassing the conversion of aryl triflates into products containing C-CF2 bonds. In addition, the construction of C(sp2)-CHF bonds was achieved under mild conditions via a cross-coupling of aryl iodides with ethyl bromofluoroacetate.

Silver-Catalyzed Decarboxylative Radical Addition/Cyclization of α,α-Difluoroarylacetic Acids with Acrylamides To Synthesize Difluorinated Oxindoles

A facile silver-catalyzed decarboxylative radical addition/cyclization reaction of α,α-difluoroarylacetic acids and acrylamides has been disclosed. The method provides a highly attractive approach to synthesize a series of difluorinated oxindoles that contain various functional groups in moderate to good yields under mild conditions. Moreover, experimental studies reveal that the CF2 group of the α,α-difluoroarylacetic acids plays a vital role in the transformation.

Easy Access to Difluoromethylene-Containing Arene Analogues through Palladium-Catalysed C–H Olefination

An efficient palladium-catalysed ortho-C–H olefination of α,α-difluorophenylacetic acid derivatives using 8-aminoquinoline as a bidentate directing group has been developed. A range of olefinated arenes can thus be synthesized in a concise way. This reaction provides an easy and straightforward route to a panel of difluoromethylated arene analogues in moderate to good yields, with a satisfactory tolerance of common functional groups. Transformation of the products into a variety of other difluoromethylene-containing compounds demonstrates the utility of this method.

Tandem Difluoroalkylation-Arylation of Enamides Catalyzed by Nickel

A nickel-catalyzed three-component reaction for the synthesis of difluoroalkylated compounds through tandem difluoroalkylation-arylation of enamides has been developed. The reaction tolerates a variety of arylboronic acids and widely available difluoroalkyl bromides, and even the relatively inert substrate chlorodifluoroacetate. The significant advantages of this protocol are the low-cost nickel catalyst, synthetic convenience, excellent functional-group compatibility and high reaction efficiency.

Carbonylation of Difluoroalkyl Bromides Catalyzed by Palladium

Although important progress has been made in the fluoroalkylation reactions, the transition-metal-catalyzed carbonylative fluoroalkylation reaction remains challenging so far. Herein, we report the first example of a Pd-catalyzed carbonylation of difluoroalkyl bromides with (hetero)arylboronic acids under one atmosphere pressure of CO. The reaction can also be extended to the aryl potassium trifluoroborate salts. The advantages of this protocol are synthetic simplicity, broad substrate scope, and excellent functional group compatibility. The resulting difluoroalkyl ketones can serve as versatile building blocks for the synthesis of various useful fluorinated compounds.