fluoroacetyl
Fluoroacetyl is a term used in organic chemistry to denote the fluoroacetyl group, the acyl moiety derived from fluoroacetic acid. In structural terms, it corresponds to the substituent -CO-CH2F, a carbonyl group attached to a fluoromethyl group. The term is used when describing compounds in which this acyl unit is linked to other groups via amide, ester, or anhydride connections.
Preparation and reactivity: Fluoroacetyl derivatives are typically prepared from fluoroacetic acid or its derivatives, for example
Applications and considerations: The fluoroacetyl group is encountered in various synthetic contexts within organofluorine chemistry, where
Safety: Fluorinated acetyl derivatives, including fluoroacetyl compounds, are generally treated as hazardous chemicals. Fluoroacetate and related
See also: fluoroacetate, fluoroacetic acid, acyl group, acyl chloride.