Abstract: The multifunctional compound is represented by formula X—C(R)RF—Y, in which X and Y are each independently —C(O)—O-M, —C(O)-HAL, —C(O)—NR12, —C?N, —C(O)NR1—SO2—Rf1-W, or a fluorinated alkenyl group that is optionally interrupted by one or more —O— groups. HAL is —F, —Cl, or —Br. Rf1 is a fluorinated alkylene group that is optionally interrupted by one or more —O— groups. W is —F, —SO2Z, —CF?CF2, —O—CF?CF2, or —O—CF2—CF?CF2. Z is —F, —Cl, —NR12, or —OM. Each R1 is a hydrogen atom or alkyl having up to four carbon atoms. M is an alkyl group, a trimethylsilyl group, a hydrogen atom, a metallic cation, or a quaternary ammonium cation. R is a bromine, chloride, fluorine or hydrogen atom; and RF is a fluorinated alkenyl group that is unsubstituted or substituted by at least one chlorine atom, aryl group, or a combination thereof or RF is a fluorinated alkyl group or arylalkylenyl group that is substituted by bromine or iodine and uninterrupted or interrupted by at least one —O— group.

Abstract: A method includes combining first components including at least one of CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2Cl or CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2CF3, a polyfluorinated compound having at least one ketone or carboxylic acid halide, and fluoride ion to provide a compound comprising at least one perfluorinated allyl ether group. A method includes combining second components including B(OSO2Cl)3 and hexafluoropropylene to provide CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2Cl. Another method includes combining second components including M(OSO2CF3)3 and hexafluoropropylene at a temperature above 0° C. to provide CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2CF3, wherein M is Al or B. The compound CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2Cl is also provided.

Abstract: A method includes combining first components including at least one of CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2Cl or CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2CF3, a polyfluorinated compound having at least one ketone or carboxylic acid halide, and fluoride ion to provide a compound comprising at least one perfluorinated allyl ether group. A method includes combining second components including B(OSO2Cl)3 and hexafluoropropylene to provide CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2Cl. Another method includes combining second components including M(OSO2CF3)3 and hexafluoropropylene at a temperature above 0° C. to provide CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2CF3, wherein M is Al or B. The compound CF2?CF—CF2—OSO2Cl is also provided.

Abstract: A method of making a polyfunctional polyfluorinated compound includes combining first components that include a polyfluorinated cyclic compound having 4 to 7 ring carbon atoms and at least one of osmium tetroxide, ruthenium tetroxide or a precursor thereof and forming a polyfluorinated dicarboxylic acid. Two of the ring carbon atoms of the polyfluorinated cyclic compound form a double bond or an epoxide. The precursor reacts with an oxidant to form ruthenium tetroxide. Methods also include converting the polyfluorinated dicarboxylic acid to a polyfluorinated dicarboxylic acid halide and converting the polyfluorinated dicarboxylic acid halide to other polyfunctional polyfluorinated compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for the manufacture of ethylene carbonate substituted with a fluorinated alkoxy group, certain ethylene carbonates substituted with a fluorinated alkoxy group as well as their use as solvent or solvent additive for lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors.

Abstract: Methods of converting a fluorinated compound into a fluorinated acyl fluoride or derivative thereof, the method including reacting the fluorinated compound with a catalytic amount of at least one transition metal compound and an oxygen-containing compound to form the fluorinated acyl fluoride or derivative thereof. Compounds formed using such methods are also included, including for example <Insert chemical formulas here as they appear in the electronic copy.> and derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Methods of converting a fluorinated vinyl ether to a saturated partially fluorinated ether, the method comprising: reacting the fluorinated vinyl ether with an amine, ammonia, or combination thereof to form the saturated partially fluorinated ether.

Abstract: Methods of converting a fluorinated compound into a fluorinated acyl fluoride or derivative thereof, the method including reacting the fluorinated compound with a catalytic amount of at least one transition metal compound and an oxygen-containing compound to form the fluorinated acyl fluoride or derivative thereof. Compounds formed using such methods are also included, including for example <Insert chemical formulas here as they appear in the electronic copy.> and derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Methods of converting a fluorinated vinyl ether to a saturated partially fluorinated ether, the method comprising: reacting the fluorinated vinyl ether with an amine, ammonia, or combination thereof to form the saturated partially fluorinated ether.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for the manufacture of ethylene carbonate substituted with a fluorinated alkoxy group, certain ethylene carbonates substituted with a fluorinated alkoxy group as well as their use as solvent or solvent additive for lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to lithium 1-trifluoromethoxy-1,2,2,2-tetra-fluoroethanesulphonate, the use of lithium 1-trifluoromethoxy-1,2,2,2-tetra-fluoroethanesulphonate as electrolyte salt in lithium-based energy stores and also ionic liquids comprising 1-trifluoro-methoxy-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethanesulphonate as anion.

Abstract: The invention relates to lithium-2-methoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethanesulfonate, to the use thereof as conductive salt in lithium-based energy accumulators, and ionic liquids comprising 2-methoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethanesulfonate as an anion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolyte for a lithium-based energy storage device comprising at least one lithium salt, a solvent and at least one compound of general formula (1), and to their use in lithium-based energy storage devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolyte for a lithium-based energy storage device comprising at least one lithium salt, a solvent and at least one compound of general formula (1), and to their use in lithium-based energy storage devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to lithium 1-trifluoromethoxy-1,2,2,2-tetra-fluoroethanesulphonate, the use of lithium 1-trifluoromethoxy-1,2,2,2-tetra-fluoroethanesulphonate as electrolyte salt in lithium-based energy stores and also ionic liquids comprising 1-trifluoro-methoxy-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethanesulphonate as anion.

Abstract: The invention relates to lithium-2-methoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethanesulfonate, to the use thereof as conductive salt in lithium-based energy accumulators, and ionic liquids comprising 2-methoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethanesulfonate as an anion.

Abstract: A method for preparing fluorinated carboxylic acids and theirs salts is described comprising subjecting a fluorinated to at least one first and at least one second oxidizing agent to produce a highly fluorinated carboxylic acid or their salts. The first oxidizing agent is a compound that can be converted, by action of the second oxidizing agent, into a reactive species capable of oxidizing the fluorinated alcohol.

Abstract: A method for preparing fluorinated carboxylic acids and theirs salts is described comprising subjecting a fluorinated alcohol of the general formula (A): A-CH2—OH to at least one first and at least one second oxidizing agent to produce a highly fluorinated carboxylic acid or their salts of the general formula (B): A-COO M+, wherein M+ represents a cation and wherein A in formulas (A) and (B) is the same and A represents the residue: Rf-[0]p-CX?Y?-[0]m-CX?Y?-[0]n-CXY— wherein Rf represents a fluorinated alkyl residue which may or may not contain one or more catenary oxygen atoms, p, m and n are independently from each other either 1 or O, X, X?, X?, Y, Y? and Y? are independently from each other H, F, CF3, or C2F5 with the proviso that not all of X, X?, X?, Y, Y? and Y? are H; or A represents the residue: R—CFX— wherein X and R are independently selected from a hydrogen, a halogen, or an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl residue, which may or may not contain one or more fluorine atoms and which may or may no

Abstract: The present invention relates to ?,?-difluoroamines, fluorinating reagents comprising ?,?-difluoroamines and also processes for preparing ?,?-difluoroamines and fluorinating reagents comprising ?,?-difluoroamines.

Abstract: A bisphosphonic acid of the general formula (I) wherein R1 is H, OH, C1-C6 alkyl C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, C1-C6 aminoalkyl, C1-C6 halogen alkyl X is a direct bond, alkylen group with 1 to 20 carbon atoms, (CH3)m—(OCR3HCH2)n—(O)o—, wherein R3 is H or CH3 and m is 0 or a number from 1 to 6, n is a number from 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 6, and o is 0 or 1, —(CR4HCH2O)p—, wherein R4 is H or CH3, p is a number from 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 6, (CH3)q—(OCR5HCH2)r—(O)s—(CH3)t—, wherein R5 is H or CH3 and q is 0 or a number from 1 to 6, r is a number from 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 6, and s is 0 or 1, and t is a number from 1 to 6, R2 is a group of the formula (II) as well as their physiologically compatible derivatives in particular salts and trimethyl silyl derivatives.