Abstract: A reagent comprising a compound of formula (I): Rf—M(X)(Z)n—Y—R, wherein R is a hydrocarbon radical advantageously having at most 10 carbon atoms and being selected from alkyls and aryls; Rf is a radical of formula II: R1—(C&Xgr;2)m—CF2—, where R1 is a fluorine or chlorine atom or a carbon radical, m is 0 or a integer from 0-12, and each &Xgr;, which may be the same or different, is a chlorine or preferably fluorine atom, with the proviso that when m is 0, R1 is electroattractive, preferably a fluorine atom; n is 0 or 1; M is a non-metal selected from carbon and chalcogens with an atomic number than oxygen; and each of X, Y and Z, which are the same or different, is a chalcogen; as well as a generator, for consecutive or simultaneous addition. The reagent is useful for organic synthesis.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the condensation of aromatic derivative(s) or a sulphinic derivative by a perhalogenated, advantageously perfluorinated, carbon atom. Said method is characterized in that it consists in subjecting said sulphinic derivative and said aromatic derivative to the action of a strong acid whereof the pKa is not more that 0. The invention is applicable to organic synthesis.

Abstract: A reagent comprising a compound of formula (I): R.sub.f --M(X) (Z).sub.n --Y--R, wherein R is a hydrocarbon radical advantageously having at most 10 carbon atoms and being selected from alkyls and aryls; R.sub.f is a radical of formula II: R.sub.1 --(C.XI..sub.2).sub.m --CF.sub.2 --, where R.sub.1 is a fluorine or chlorine atom or a carbon radical, m is 0 or a integer from 0-12, and each .XI., which may be the same or different, is a chlorine or preferably fluorine atom, with the proviso that when m is 0, R.sub.1 is electroattractive, preferably a fluorine atom;n is 0 or 1; M is a non-metal selected from carbon and chalcogens with an atomic number higher than oxygen; and each of X, Y and Z, which are the same or different, is a chalcogen; as well as a generator, for consecutive or simultaneous addition. The reagent is useful for organic synthesis.

Abstract: The invention consists of a new method for preparing perfluoroalcanecarboxylic and perfluoroalcanesulfonic acids in which ozone is made to react, in a protic environment, upon a perfluoroalkyl chain comprising at least one oxydizable chemical group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of perhaloalkylthioethers by bringing a perhaloalkyl halide, preferably a bromide or an iodide, into contact with a disulphide in the presence of zinc and of sulphur dioxide or of a dithionite or of a hydroxymethanesulphinate or of a formate anion and sulphur dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of perhaloalkylthioethers by bringing a perhaloalkyl halide, preferably a bromide or an iodide, into contact with a disulphide in the presence of zinc and of sulphur dioxide or of a dithionite or of a hydroxymethanesulphinate or of a formate anion and sulphur dioxide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of perhaloalkanesulfinic and -sulfonic acids and derivatives of these acids. A perhaloalkanesulfinic acid salt is prepared by contacting a metal hydroxymethanesulfinate (preferably, a sodium, zinc or copper hydroxymethanesulfinate) with a perhaloalkyl halide group, in a polar solvent. Optionally, the perhaloalkanesulfinic acid salt is then converted to a perhaloalkanesulfinic or -sulfonic acid or a derivative of either of these acids.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of perfluoroalkylated ketones and/or perfluoroalkylated alcohols, comprising the step of contacting a perfluoroalkyl iodide or perfluoroalkyl bromide with an acid anhydride, in the presence of a metal chosen from zinc and cadmium.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a perfluoroalkyl ketone. A perfluoroalkyl halide, zinc and an ester are brought into contact with one another. Preferably a polar aprotic solvent and/or a pyridine is also present.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of trifluoromethyl iodide by bringing into contact with one another to form a reaction product either:zinc, sulfur dioxide, and trifluoromethyl bromide, or(b) sodium dithionite and trifluoromethyl bromide;in a polar aprotic solvent, such as dimethylformamide, preferably followed by a filtration stage to remove the solid products. Thereafter, iodine dissolved in carboxylic or sulfuric acid is added to the reaction product, and trifluoromethyl iodide is evolved.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a benzyl trifluoromethyl sulfide by bringing a benzyl thiocyanate and trifluoromethyl bromide into contact with zinc in a polar aprotic solvent or a pyridine. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of trifluoromethane sulfonyl chloride by bringing a benzyl trifluoromethyl sulfide into contact with chlorine and water.

Abstract: A process for the perfluoroalkylation of aromatic derivatives. In a first stage, an aromatic derivative, sulfur dioxide and a metal selected from the group consisting of zinc, aluminum, manganese, cadmium, magnesium, tin, iron, nickel and cobalt, are brought into contact in a solvent, preferably a polar aprotic solvent. In a second stage, a perfluoroalkyl bromide or iodide is added to react with the aromatic derivative.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of perfluoroalkylated alcohols and esters by bringing a carbonyl-containing derivative and a perfluoroalkyl iodide or bromide into contact with zinc, preferably in the presence of a polar aprotic solvent and/or a pyridine.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.F is a perfluoro radical C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1 with n=1-20, and R is a C.sub.1-20 alkyl radical, a C.sub.4-15 cycloalkyl radical, a C.sub.5-20 cycloalkyl-alkyl radical, or a C.sub.6-20 aromatic radical.Said compounds constitute valuable intermediates for the synthesis of surface-active agents.