Ethanol → Ethyl 3-bromo-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropionate

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To a solution of 7.0 g (31 mmol) of 3-bromo-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropionic acid in 40 ml of ethanol was added 1.0 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid, and the mixture was heated under reflux for 8 hours and then distilled under ordinary pressure to give an ethanolic solution of ethyl 3-bromo-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropionate. Ammonia gas was blown into the solution, which was left at room temperature overnight and then concentrated under reduced pressure to give 5.6 g of 3-bromo-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropionamide as a white solid.

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