Stereodivergent trifluoromethylation of N-sulfinylimines by fluoroform with either organic-superbase or organometallic-base

Here we have successfully demonstrated the first stereodivergent direct nucleophilic trifluoromethylation of N-sulfinylimines using the potent greenhouse gas “HFC-23, fluoroform” with an organic-superbase or an organometallic-base in high yields and selectivity.