Abstract: Novel processes for preparing arylsulfur pentafluorides are disclosed. Processes include reacting at least one aryl sulfur compound with a halogen and a fluoro salt to form an arylsulfur halotetrafluoride. The arylsulfur halotetrafluoride is reacted with a fluoride source to form a target arylsulfur pentafluoride.

Abstract: Novel processes for preparing arylsulfur pentafluorides are disclosed. Processes include reacting at least one aryl sulfur compound with a halogen and a fluoro salt to form an arylsulfur halotetrafluoride. The arylsulfur halotetrafluoride is reacted with a fluoride source to form a target arylsulfur pentafluoride.

Abstract: Novel processes for preparing arylsulfur pentafluorides are disclosed. Processes include reacting at least one aryl sulfur compound with a halogen and a fluoro salt to form an arylsulfur halotetrafluoride. The arylsulfur halotetrafluoride is reacted with a fluoride source to form a target arylsulfur pentafluoride.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides that act as fluorinating agents are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for their preparation and methods for their use in introducing one or more fluorine atoms into target substrate compounds. Finally, various intermediate compounds for use in preparing substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds represented by the formula Y+?N(SO2Rf)(CF3). Such a compound can be manufactured through a reaction between M+?N(SO2Rf)(CF3) and Y+?B. The present invention also provides compounds represented by the formula Y+?N(SO2Rf)(CN). Such a compound can be manufactured through a reaction between M+?N(SO2Rf)(CN) and Y+?B. Rf in the above formulae is a perfluoroalkyl group. Y+ is an organic or inorganic cation. ?B is an organic or inorganic anion. M+ is an alkali metal cation or a silver cation.

Abstract: Ambient-temperature molten salts of formula (I): wherein Y+ is a cation selected from the group consisting of an ammonium ion, a sulfonium ion, a pyridinium ion, a(n) (iso)thiazolium ion, and a(n) (iso)oxazolium ion that may be optionally substituted with C1-10 alkyl and/or C1-10 alkyl having ether linkage, provided that the above cation has at least one substituent of —CH2Rf1 or —OCH2Rf1 (wherein Rf1 is C1-10 perfluoroalkyl); Rf2 and Rf3 are independently C1-10 perfluoroalkyl or may together form C1-4 perfluoroalkylene; and X is —SO2— or —CO—.

Abstract: Novel methods for preparing perfluoroalkanedi(sulfonyl chloride) are disclosed as are uses for these compounds. In one aspect, a method comprising reacting dibromoperfluoroalkane with Na2S2O4 followed by treating with chlorine, an organic compound, and then chlorine to form perfluoroalkanedi(sulfonyl chloride) is provided. Novel perfluoroalkanedi(sulfonyl bromide) compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides that act as fluorinating agents are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for their preparation and methods for their use in introducing one or more fluorine atoms into target substrate compounds. Finally, various intermediate compounds for use in preparing substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides are provided.

Abstract: Novel processes for preparing arylsulfur pentafluorides are disclosed. Processes include reacting at least one aryl sulfur compound with a halogen and a fluoro salt to form an arylsulfur halotetrafluoride. The arylsulfur halotetrafluoride is reacted with a fluoride source to form a target arylsulfur pentafluoride.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides that act as fluorinating agents are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for their preparation and methods for their use in introducing one or more fluorine atoms into target substrate compounds. Finally, various intermediate compounds for use in preparing substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides are provided.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides that act as fluorinating agents are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for their preparation and methods for their use in introducing one or more fluorine atoms into target substrate compounds. Finally, various intermediate compounds for use in preparing substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides are provided.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides that act as fluorinating agents are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for their preparation and methods for their use in introducing one or more fluorine atoms into target substrate compounds. Finally, various intermediate compounds for use in preparing substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides are provided.

Abstract: Ambient-temperature molten salts of formula (I): wherein Y+ is a cation selected from the group consisting of an ammonium ion, a sulfonium ion, a pyridinium ion, a(n) (iso)thiazolium ion, and a(n) (iso)oxazolium ion that may be optionally substituted with C1-10 alkyl and/or C1-10 alkyl having ether linkage, provided that the above cation has at least one substituent of —CH2Rf1 or —OCH2Rf1 (wherein Rf1 is C1-10 perfluoroalkyl); Rf2 and Rf3 are independently C1-10 perfluoroalkyl or may together form C1-4 perfluoroalkylene; and X is —SO2— or —CO—.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenylsulfur trifluorides that act as fluorinating agents are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for their preparation and methods for their use in introducing one or more fluorine atoms into target substrate compounds.

Abstract: Ambient-temperature molten salts of formula (I): wherein Y+ is a cation selected from the group consisting of an ammonium ion, a sulfonium ion, a pyridinium ion, a(n) (iso)thiazolium ion, and a(n) (iso)oxazolium ion that may be optionally substituted with C1-10 alkyl and/or C1-10 alkyl having ether linkage, provided that the above cation has at least one substituent of —CH2Rf1 or —OCH2Rf1 (wherein Rf1 is C1-10 perfluoroalkyl); Rf2 and Rf3 are independently C1-10 perfluoroalkyl or may together form C1-4 perfluoroalkylene; and X is —SO2— or —CO—.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds represented by the formula Y+?N(SO2Rf)(CF3). Such a compound can be manufactured through a reaction between M+?N(SO2Rf)(CF3) and Y+?B. The present invention also provides compounds represented by the formula Y+?N(SO2Rf)(CN). Such a compound can be manufactured through a reaction between M+?N(SO2Rf)(CN) and Y+?B. Rf in the above formulae is a perfluoroalkyl group. Y+ is an organic or inorganic cation. ?B is an organic or inorganic anion. M+ is an alkali metal cation or a silver cation.

Abstract: A method to electrolytically polymerize aromatic hydrocarbons and oxidize cyclopentane structures within the hydrocarbons into cyclopentanone structures is disclosed including a method to electrolyze fluorene in the presence of an ester to produce poly(9-fluorenone). A method to electrolytically oxidize polymers having cyclopentane structures to polymers having cyclopentanone structures is also disclosed including a method to electrolyze poly(fluorene) to produce poly(9-fluorenone). In addition, a method to chemically oxidize polymers containing cyclopentane structures into polymers containing cyclopentanone structures is disclosed, including a method to oxidize poly(fluorene), with a chemically prepared oxidizing agent, to produce poly(9-fluroenone).

Abstract: A method to electrolytically polymerize aromatic hydrocarbons and oxidize cyclopentane structures within the hydrocarbons into cyclopentanone structures is disclosed including a method to electrolyze fluorene in the presence of an ester to produce poly(9-fluorenone). A method to electrolytically oxidize polymers having cyclopentane structures to polymers having cyclopentanone structures is also disclosed including a method to electrolyze poly(fluorene) to produce poly(9-fluorenone). In addition, a method to chemically oxidize polymers containing cyclopentane structures into polymers containing cyclopentanone structures is disclosed, including a method to oxidize poly(fluorene), with a chemically prepared oxidizing agent, to produce poly(9-fluroenone).

Abstract: Ambient-temperature molten salts of formula (I): wherein Y+ is a cation selected from the group consisting of an ammonium ion, a sulfonium ion, a pyridinium ion, a(n) (iso)thiazolium ion, and a(n) (iso)oxazolium ion that may be optionally substituted with C1-10 alkyl and/or C1-10 alkyl having ether linkage, provided that the above cation has at least one substituent of —CH2Rf1 or —OCH2Rf1 (wherein Rf1 is C1-10 perfluoroalkyl); Rf2 and Rf3 are independently C1-10 perfluoroalkyl or may together form C1-4 perfluoroalkylene; and X is —SO2- or —CO—.

Abstract: A carbonyl aromatic polymer electrode material, suitable for use as both positive and negative electrodes in electric storage devices, is disclosed. The polymers contain at least one unit having at least one cyclopentanone structure condensed with at least two aromatic rings. Exemplary carbonyl aromatic polymers include polymers containing units of 9-fluorenone, cyclopenta[def]fluorene-4,8-dione, and benzo[b]fluoren-11-one. The carbonyl structure in the polymers make them very effective electrode materials which can also be anion or cation doped to increase their performance further. In addition, the polymers are proton or hydroxide anion mediators which makes them also suitable for use in electrodes in fuel cells.