Unusual reaction behavior of gem-difluorocyclopropane derivatives: stereoselective synthesis of β-monofluoroallylic alcohols, ethers, esters, and amide

On treating gem-difluorocyclopropylstannanes, derived from the radical hydrostannation of gem-difluorocyclopropenes, with 1.5 equiv of MeLi in THF at -78 °C for 5 min, followed by quenching the reaction with various agents, such as H2O, alcohols, carboxylic acids, and tosylamide, the corresponding β-fluoroallylic alcohols, ethers, esters, and amide were obtained with exclusive Z-selectivity in acceptable yields.