(Pentafluoroethyl)trimethylsilane acts as a silicon-based fluorinating reagent for trifluoromethylation of carbonyls and ethylene diamines. It is also employed as a precursor for metal-mediated trifluoromethylation of aromatic, heteroaromatic and vinyl substrates.
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Applications(Pentafluoroethyl)trimethylsilane acts as a silicon-based fluorinating reagent for trifluoromethylation of carbonyls and ethylene diamines. It is also employed as a precursor for metal-mediated trifluoromethylation of aromatic, heteroaromatic and vinyl substrates.
SolubilityMiscible with tetrahydrofuran.
NotesMoisture sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.