Synthetic utility of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene (HFO-1234yf)

Abstract 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoroprop-1-ene, known as the environmentally benign fluorinated olefin recently employed for the car air-conditioning system, was proved to follow the addition–elimination sequence at its C 2 position by the reaction of a variety of alkoxides, forming CF 3 -containing vinyl ethers in excellent yields.