Synthesis of aryl 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1-difluoroethyl ethers mediated by a reaction between phenols and halothane

Abstract

An efficient and convenient method for the synthesis of structurally unique and highly functionalized aryl 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1-difluoroethyl ethers has been developed. This approach exhibited a broad reaction scope, simple operation, and no need for any expensive transition-metal catalysts, or highly toxic reagents. Notably, we demonstrated the potential utility of halothane for obtaining such aryl gem-difluoroalkyl ethers containing a bromochloromethyl group.