Yu Zhang , Bao Feng Du , Jinpeng Miao , Xian Jin Yang
{"title":"Research on the synthesis of trifluoromethyl-substituted isoquinoline-1,3(2h,4h)-diones via decarboxylative radical addition/cyclization reaction","authors":"Yu Zhang , Bao Feng Du , Jinpeng Miao , Xian Jin Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110456","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110456","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A transition-metal-free radical addition/cyclization reaction has been developed for the synthesis of Isoquinoline-1,3(2H,4H)‑dione derivatives by the decarboxylation of 3,3,3-trifluoro-2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid and <em>N</em>-methylacrylamide. This mild and convenient method provides a new synthetic route for introducing C(CF<sub>3</sub>)Me<sub>2</sub> group into the Isoquinoline-1,3(2H,4H)‑dione scaffold, which exhibits a wide functional group tolerance and features substrate scope.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110456"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144662607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abraham Colin-Molina , Jannet Cruz-de la Cruz , David Corona-Becerril , Minerva Rentería-Ortega , Rigoberto Barrios-Francisco
{"title":"Engineering perfluoroarene-arene interactions in coumarin-1,2,3-triazole-arene hybrid molecules","authors":"Abraham Colin-Molina , Jannet Cruz-de la Cruz , David Corona-Becerril , Minerva Rentería-Ortega , Rigoberto Barrios-Francisco","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110453","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110453","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, we describe the synthesis and characterization of five hybrid molecules combining coumarin, 1,2,3-triazole, and arene or perfluoroarene units (compounds <strong>5a, 5b, 6a, 6b</strong>, and <strong>7</strong>). Crystallization conditions of these compounds were explored, and single crystals of compounds <strong>5b</strong> and <strong>7</strong> (as a dioxane solvate, <strong>7<sup>.</sup>DIOX)</strong> were obtained. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the presence of perfluoroarene–arene (ArF···Ar) interactions that govern the solid-state packing of both structures, leading to rod-like stacking in <strong>5b</strong> and layered arrays in <strong>7·DIOX</strong>. The ArF···Ar contacts were associated with centroid-to-centroid distances between 3.8 and 4.1 Å. Thermal analysis (TGA-DSC) confirmed that all compounds maintain structural integrity at high temperatures; <strong>7·DIOX</strong> retained its crystallinity up to 150 °C before solvent loss. Powder X-ray diffraction confirmed the formation of pure crystalline phases under the employed recrystallization conditions. Additionally, preliminary solid-state fluorescence studies showed modest emission for all coumarin-containing compounds (<strong>5a, 5b</strong>, and <strong>7·DIOX</strong>), with red-shifted maxima and variable quantum yields potentially influenced by non-covalent interactions in their molecular packing. These results underscore the utility of perfluoroarene–arene interactions in directing solid-state organization in fluorinated hybrid molecules.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110453"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144595708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"PFAS analytical methods – A practical guide","authors":"Graham K. Ansell, Hassan Javed","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110444","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110444","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The state of the science surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has advanced rapidly in recent years, with significant progress made in understanding their physicochemical properties, environmental occurrence, chemistry, and fate and transport. These advancements have been driven by breakthroughs in PFAS analytical capabilities, including the development of robust analytical methods and the availability of higher-resolution instruments. Today, a wide array of PFAS analytical methods exist, with several developed by U.S. federal agencies, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Additionally, numerous PFAS screening methods have also been developed, primarily for research purposes. This article provides an overview of these methods from a practitioner’s perspective, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and critical caveats to consider when employing them. The aim is to offer a concise guide to PFAS analytical methods, benefiting not only the scientific community but also individuals new to PFAS who are navigating the rapidly evolving regulatory and litigation landscape.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110444"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144522199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yabo Zhang , Liangjun Chen , Wenhe Shi , Panpan Guo , Yan Fu , Ran Guo
{"title":"Base-mediated [3 + 2] cyclization/rearrangement of N-2,2,2-trifluoroethylisatin ketimines with diethyl azodicarboxylate for construction of spirooxindoles containing trifluoromethyl-1,2,4-triazoles","authors":"Yabo Zhang , Liangjun Chen , Wenhe Shi , Panpan Guo , Yan Fu , Ran Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110452","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110452","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study descripts a DABCO-mediated tandem [3 + 2] cyclization/rearrangement reaction between <em>N</em>-2,2,2-trifluoroethylisatin ketimines with diethyl azodicarboxylate to successfully synthesize a series of spirooxindoles containing trifluoromethyl-1,2,4-triazoles. This method demonstrates good substrate applicability and achieved up to 92 % yield under mild reaction conditions, which provided an efficient synthetic strategy for the construction of novel spirooxindole-embedded trifluoromethyl triazoles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110452"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144548611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microwave-assisted sodium borohydride/lanthanide rare earth chlorides system for reduction of terminal carboxyl groups in liquid fluoroelastomer","authors":"Qi Wang, Ranran Qi, Xiaojie Zhang, Mingyi Liao","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110457","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110457","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Liquid terminal carboxyl fluororubber (LTCFs) derived from poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) was efficiently converted to liquid terminal hydroxyl fluororubber (LTHFs) through a microwave-assisted reduction process employing NaBH<sub>4</sub>/lanthanide chloride (MCl<sub>3</sub>; <em>M</em> = La, Ce, Sm, Gd) catalytic systems. Comprehensive structural characterization via FTIR, UV–Vis, <sup>1</sup>H NMR, GPC, and titration analyses confirmed the transformation of terminal carboxyl groups (-COOH) to hydroxyl groups (-OH) while simultaneously reducing backbone carbon-carbon double bonds (-<em>C</em> = <em>C</em>-) to single bonds (-C-C-). Systematic evaluation revealed NaBH<sub>4</sub>/CeCl<sub>3</sub>, NaBH<sub>4</sub>/SmCl<sub>3</sub>, and NaBH<sub>4</sub>/GdCl<sub>3</sub> systems achieved exceptional reduction efficiencies exceeding 80 %. Process optimization using the NaBH<sub>4</sub>/SmCl<sub>3</sub> system established optimal parameters: 4 min microwave irradiation at 320 W power, SmCl<sub>3</sub>/-COOH molar ratio of 2:1, and substrate/solvent ratio of 1:10 (g/mL), yielding 84.60 % conversion efficiency. The microwave methodology demonstrated remarkable temporal efficiency, achieving >80 % conversion within 4 min compared to conventional thermal methods requiring hours. This accelerated process significantly enhanced reaction kinetics while maintaining structural fidelity, as evidenced by comprehensive spectroscopic and chromatographic analyses. The work establishes a robust microwave-assisted platform for precise fluororubber functional group modification with potential applications in advanced fluoropolymer synthesis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110457"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144655970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meghan Betourney, Hannah Ashton, Gabrielle Costello, Jordan Hunter, Sang H. Park, Benjamin Shepler, Joseph C. Sloop, Matthew Stancea, Karla Wilmott
{"title":"Electrophilic aromatic fluorination of N-Arylacetamides: A computational and efficacy study","authors":"Meghan Betourney, Hannah Ashton, Gabrielle Costello, Jordan Hunter, Sang H. Park, Benjamin Shepler, Joseph C. Sloop, Matthew Stancea, Karla Wilmott","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110455","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110455","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Using selected <em>N</em><sup>+</sup>-F and N-F fluorinating agents, a series of fluorinated <em>N</em>-arylacetamides have been prepared via electrophilic aromatic substitution. Reactant ratios and reaction conditions were varied to ascertain selectivity toward mono-fluorination and to provide optimum conversion to products, which ranged from 0–94 %. In addition, fluorinations of selected <em>N</em>-arylacetamides were undertaken using aqueous and ionic liquid media, sonication and microwave irradiative methods, and were compared with conventional fluorination conditions conducted in acetonitrile. Temperature, reaction time and solvent effects on fluorination as well as trends observed in fluorinating agent reactivity, fluorination selectivity and product distribution for these <em>N</em>-arylacetamides are discussed. A preference for fluorination <em>ortho</em> to the acetamido and trifluoroacetamido groups was observed for most <em>N</em>-arylacetamides investigated. An exception to this trend was found in the case of <em>N</em>-(4-methoxyphenyl)acetamide, where fluorination <em>ortho</em> to the methoxy group predominated. Computationally determined partial charge distribution results for the <em>N</em>-arylacetamides featured in this study were found to support the experimentally observed fluorination regiochemistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110455"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144605468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physicochemical characterization of fluoride solid electrolyte PbSnF4 synthesized via sonochemical reaction","authors":"Meena M , Benson K Money , Amrtha Bhide","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110450","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110450","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Demand for batteries with enhanced energy density and improved thermal safety is a key focus for researchers striving to build a sustainable environment. As fluoride ion batteries (FIB) are expected to exhibit high energy density and exceptional thermal stability, research activities are focused on identifying fluoride ion-conducting electrolytes. Among the various fluoride ion conductors, PbSnF<sub>4</sub>, renowned for its superior ionic conductivity, is typically synthesized via mechanochemical reaction. In the present work, PbSnF<sub>4</sub> was synthesized via an acoustic cavitation-driven sonochemical reaction. This novel synthesis route has reduced the duration of the synthesis process to a few minutes compared with several hours for the mechanochemical reaction. The structural, morphological, and ionic transport properties are investigated. The ionic conductivity of the resulting orthorhombic PbSnF<sub>4</sub> is evaluated to be 4.5 × 10⁻<sup>4</sup> S/cm at RT. The contribution of fluoride ions to the total ionic conductivity is estimated via the DC polarization technique as 0.92. The electrochemical stability window (ESW) is measured through cyclic voltammetry (CV) as 0.7 V with PbF<sub>2</sub>/PbSnF<sub>4</sub>/SS cell configuration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110450"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144502610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sergey N. Gorlov , Irina V. Sandulenko , Alexander F. Smol'yakov , Аndrey А. Tyutyunov , Maria I. Godovikova , Sergey K. Moiseev
{"title":"Pentafluorinated thevinol scaffold for opioid ligands","authors":"Sergey N. Gorlov , Irina V. Sandulenko , Alexander F. Smol'yakov , Аndrey А. Tyutyunov , Maria I. Godovikova , Sergey K. Moiseev","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110451","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110451","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An addition reaction of Me<sub>3</sub>SiCF<sub>2</sub>CF<sub>3</sub> to the carbonyl group of thevinal (<strong>10</strong>), a morphinan derivative, followed by an oxidation of the resulting mixture of the C(20)-epimeric secondary alcohols (20<em>R</em>)-<strong>11a</strong> and (20<em>S</em>)-<strong>11b</strong> (15:1) resulted in the first preparation of the pentafluorinated ketone <strong>12</strong>. The latter is expected to serve as a starting compound for the preparation of thevinols and orvinols, putative opioid receptor ligands pentafluorinated within their C(20)-centered pharmacophore. It was shown that MeLi and MeMgI, indeed, add to the carbonyl group of ketone <strong>12</strong> to afford the mixture of C(20)-epimeric tertiary alcohols, pentafluoroethylthevinols, with the 20<em>R</em>-isomer predominating. The reduction of ketone <strong>12</strong> with LiAlH<sub>4</sub> also results in the formation of a mixture of the C(20)-epimeric pentafluorothevinols (20<em>R</em>)-<strong>11a</strong> and (20<em>S</em>)-<strong>11b</strong> However, the ratio of the epimers (1:8) is opposite to that one obtained from the reaction of aldehyde <strong>10</strong> with Me<sub>3</sub>SiCF<sub>2</sub>CF<sub>3</sub>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110451"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144491942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kyle R. Foster , Juliano Schorne-Pinto , Ronald E. Booth , Annabelle Husek , Mina Aziziha , Hunter B. Tisdale , Bernie W.N. Fitzpatrick , Hans-Conrad zur Loye , Markus H.A. Piro , Theodore M. Besmann
{"title":"Purification of uranium tetrafluoride using ammonium bifluoride","authors":"Kyle R. Foster , Juliano Schorne-Pinto , Ronald E. Booth , Annabelle Husek , Mina Aziziha , Hunter B. Tisdale , Bernie W.N. Fitzpatrick , Hans-Conrad zur Loye , Markus H.A. Piro , Theodore M. Besmann","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110449","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110449","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A method of purification for UF<sub>4</sub> utilizing NH<sub>4</sub>HF<sub>2</sub> was investigated to remove oxygen and hydrate impurities from the salt. The original salt exhibited a melting point at 915–920 °C, which corresponds to the eutectic temperature of the UF<sub>4</sub>-UO<sub>2</sub> system, showing clear signs of oxygen contamination. To purify the salt, an air-tight reaction vessel inside an argon glovebox was used to react UF<sub>4</sub>/NH<sub>4</sub>HF<sub>2</sub> mixtures at elevated temperatures under a continuous flow of inert gas. The process yielded a significantly purer UF<sub>4</sub> salt as confirmed via inert gas fusion, X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110449"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144502612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cobalt-catalyzed C-H perfluoroalkylation of anilines","authors":"Shota Mizuno , Yoichi Obitsu , Munenori Inoue","doi":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110437","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110437","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cobalt-catalyzed perfluoroalkylation of anilines under mild conditions was developed. The combination of Co(acac)<sub>2</sub>/dppe/Zn efficiently catalyzed perfluoroalkylation of aniline derivatives with perfluoroalkyl iodides to give the corresponding target products in good to moderate yields. A detailed reaction mechanism was proposed, and it was found that the yields are substrate-dependent because the reaction proceeds by a radical addition-like reaction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Fluorine Chemistry","volume":"285 ","pages":"Article 110437"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144291111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}