Fluorine is unique in that it is possible to replace hydrogen by fluorine either singly or multiply,in an organic molecule and,in so-doing create a potentially infinite extension to organic chemistry that is entirely synthetic. The excitement of the chemistry of these systems stems from the unique reactions that ensue and the special-effects that introduction of fluorine impart. Indeed,these effects are now exploited in a remarkable array of applications across the whole of the chemical,pharmaceutical,and plant-protection industries,although this is not widely appreciated. In this book, we have gathered authors with immense experience in various aspects of their field and each is a world-authority on the important topics they have described. Some topics, like the use of elemental fluorine, and enzymes in synthesis, are relatively new areas that are rapidly growing. We dedicate the book to a long standing friend,Professor George Olah,in the year of his 70th birthday,in recognition of his massive achievements. Durham,May 1997 Dick Chambers Contents Elemental Fluorine in Organic Chemistry J. Hutchinson and G. Sandford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fluorinated Organometallic Compounds D. J. Burton and L. Lu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Enzymatically Controlled Reactions of Organofluorine Compounds T. Kitazume and T. Yamazaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Building Block Approaches to Aliphatic Organofluorine Compounds J. M. Percy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Electrofluorination of Organic Compounds F. G. Drakesmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Author Index Volumes 151 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Contents of Volume 192 Organofluorine Chemistry: Fluorinated Alkenes and Reactive Intermediates Volume Editor: R. D. Chambers Nucleophilic Reactions of Fluorinated Alkenes R. D. Chambers and J. F. S.

Organofluorine compounds are of increasing importance over a wide range of applications and therefore the book will be valuable to many people in industry and academia. This timely two-volume set presents state-of-the-art discussions of the chemistry of fluorinated alkenes and the synthesis of fluorinated systems. The editor and authors are internationally recognised experts in the field.

Inhalt
Elemental Fluorine in Organic Chemistry.- Fluorinated Organometallic Compounds.- Enzymatically Controlled Reactions of Organofluorine Compounds.- Building Block Approaches to Aliphatic Organofluorine Compounds.- Electrofluorination of Organic Compounds.