The reaction of perfluoroalkanesulfonyl halides Ⅷ. A mild method for introducing BrCF_2 group to organic molecules

BrCF_2SO_2Br, prepared from sulfinatodehalogenation of CF_2Br_2 followed by bromination of the intermediate BrCF_2SO_2Na, was shown to be a mild and efficient bromodifluoromethylating agent.