Room Temperature Deoxyfluorination of Benzaldehydes and α-Ketoesters with Sulfuryl Fluoride and Tetramethylammonium Fluoride

A method for the room temperature deoxyfluorination of benzaldehydes and α-ketoesters using sulfuryl fluoride and Me4NF is described. A large scope of aryl and heteroaryl substrates is demonstrated, and this method compares favorably to other common deoxyfluorination methods for many substrates.