Fig. 2: Bromo-cyanodifluoromethylation of alkyl alkenes.

Isolated yields are shown. Reaction conditions: 1 (0.5 mmol, 1.0 equiv), BrCF2CN (1.25 mmol, 2.5 equiv), Ru(phen)3(PF6)2 (2.3 mg, 0.5 mol%), DMF (2.5 mL), N2, rt, 36 h, blue LEDs.
Isolated yields are shown. Reaction conditions: 1 (0.5 mmol, 1.0 equiv), BrCF2CN (1.25 mmol, 2.5 equiv), Ru(phen)3(PF6)2 (2.3 mg, 0.5 mol%), DMF (2.5 mL), N2, rt, 36 h, blue LEDs.