Recent Advances in the Application of Selectfluor as a “Fluorine‐free” Functional Reagent in Organic Synthesis

Selectfluor, [1‐chloromethyl‐4‐fluoro‐1,4‐diazoniabicyclo‐[2.2.2]octane bis(tetrafluoroborate)], is not only an important electrophilic fluorinating agent but also a facile and efficient “fluorine‐free” functional reagent in other organic reactions. In this Minireview, we will present a brief history of Selectfluor as a transition metal oxidant, fluorine cation and radical initiator in “fluorine‐free” functionalizations over the last five years. Selectfluor as a “fluorine‐free” functional reagent in the application of various organic reactions as a transition‐metal oxidant, fluorine cation and radical initiator.