Synthesis of α-CF3 azanorbornene and azetidines by aza Diels–Alder or iodine-mediated cyclizations: application in ROMP and ligand design

We report the synthesis of several new α-trifluoromethylated nitrogen heterocycles, among which azanorbornene and azetidine derivatives, by aza Diels–Alder or iodine-mediated cyclizations. These building blocks were used as starting materials for the formation of fluorinated polymers by ROMP or for ligand design through substitution and click reactions.