Activation of C-H and C-F bonds at rhodium complexes for the functionalization of fluorinated olefins and ethers

• Applicant: Professor Dr. Thomas Braun
• Subject Area: Inorganic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 461089492

The proposal deals with the activation of C-H and C-F bonds in fluorinated olefins and ethers at the rhodium complexes Rh(R)(PEt3)3] (R = Si(OEt)3, GePh3, Bpin). Based on mechanistic studies borylation, germylation, silylation and dehydrofluorination reactions will be developed. Based on the stoichiometric model reactions, the development of catalytic processes is envisaged.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants