The use of polyfluorovinyl lithium reagents in synthesis since their origin
al discovery almost simultaneously by Seyferth and Tarrant and their develo
pment by Normant is reviewed. More recent developments in the field using C
FC replacements as starting materials has given a new impetus to the use of
these important reagents as building blocks for the development of new mat
erials. These new reactions are also reviewed. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.
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