One-pot two-step sequential transformation: Highly efficient construction of o-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzonitrile substituted oximes ethers

A practical variety of o-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzonitrile substituted oximes ethers bearing broad functional groups were synthesized in moderate to good yields. The key highlight of this disclosure involving a one-pot two-step tandem procedure in aqueous media: the in situ formation of aryl aldehydes or ketones oximes followed by the SNAr reaction with pentafluorobenzonitrile via the high selective CF bond cleavage.