Regiodivergent Synthesis of gem -Difluoroalkenes Enabled by Electron Donor–Acceptor Complex-Mediated C–F Bond Photoreduction of α-Trifluoromethylstyrenes

Key Points

• The aim is to achieve regiodivergent synthesis of gem-difluoroalkenes using electron donor-acceptor complex-mediated reactions.
• Utilized electron donor-acceptor complexes for C-F bond photoreduction.
• Focused on α-trifluoromethylstyrenes as substrates.
• Successfully produced various gem-difluoroalkenes with tailored regioselectivity through photoreduction.
• Demonstrated the feasibility of manipulating C-F bonds under mild conditions.