The invention relates to hydrocarbon-soluble halogen or thiolate/magnesium exchange reagents of the general formula
R.sup.1MgR.sup.1.sub.1-n(OR.sup.3).sub.n.LiOR2.(1−n)LiOR.sup.3.aDonor
in which: R.sup.1 is a C1-C8 alkyl and OR.sup.2 as well as OR.sup.3 are same or different and represent primary, secondary, or tertiary alkoxide residues having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 can for their part contain an alkoxy substituent OR.sup.4; a assumes a value of 0 to 2, n assumes a value between 0 and 1, and the donor is an organic molecule containing at least 2 nitrogen atoms.

The invention relates to hydrocarbon-soluble halogen or thiolate/magnesium exchange reagents of the general formula
R.sup.1MgR.sup.1.sub.1-n(OR.sup.3).sub.n.LiOR2.(1−n)LiOR.sup.3.aDonor
in which: R.sup.1 is a C1-C8 alkyl and OR.sup.2 as well as OR.sup.3 are same or different and represent primary, secondary, or tertiary alkoxide residues having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 can for their part contain an alkoxy substituent OR.sup.4; a assumes a value of 0 to 2, n assumes a value between 0 and 1, and the donor is an organic molecule containing at least 2 nitrogen atoms.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a method for producing an organic compound, and a composition. The object is achieved by a method for producing a compound represented by formula (1):

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wherein X represents —O—, an optionally substituted imino group, or —S—, R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbyl group optionally having at least one substituent, and R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with X and one carbon atom respectively adjacent to R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, may form a heterocyclic ring optionally having at least one substituent, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, and R.sup.4 represents —CF.sub.2CH.sub.3 or —CH.sub.2CHF.sub.2; the method including step A of reacting a compound represented by formula (2):

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wherein the alphabetical symbols are as defined above, with vinylidene fluoride under light irradiation.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a method for producing an organic compound, and a composition. The object is achieved by a method for producing a compound represented by formula (1):

##STR00001##

wherein X represents —O—, an optionally substituted imino group, or —S—, R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbyl group optionally having at least one substituent, and R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with X and one carbon atom respectively adjacent to R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, may form a heterocyclic ring optionally having at least one substituent, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, and R.sup.4 represents —CF.sub.2CH.sub.3 or —CH.sub.2CHF.sub.2; the method including step A of reacting a compound represented by formula (2):

##STR00002##

wherein the alphabetical symbols are as defined above, with vinylidene fluoride under light irradiation.

The present invention relates to a selective process for preparing acetals or ethers. In particular, the process involves a selective catalytic hydrogenolysis of a trihydrocarbyl orthoesterso as to control the extent of dealcoholation to afford either the corresponding acetal or ether product. Ether products preparable by means of the present invention include ethers which are suitable for use as base stocks in lubricating compositions.

The present invention relates to a selective process for preparing acetals or ethers. In particular, the process involves a selective catalytic hydrogenolysis of a trihydrocarbyl orthoesterso as to control the extent of dealcoholation to afford either the corresponding acetal or ether product. Ether products preparable by means of the present invention include ethers which are suitable for use as base stocks in lubricating compositions.

The present invention relates to a selective process for preparing acetals or ethers. In particular, the process involves a selective catalytic hydrogenolysis of a trihydrocarbyl orthoesterso as to control the extent of dealcoholation to afford either the corresponding acetal or ether product. Ether products preparable by means of the present invention include ethers which are suitable for use as base stocks in lubricating compositions.

The present invention relates to a selective process for preparing acetals or ethers. In particular, the process involves a selective catalytic hydrogenolysis of a trihydrocarbyl orthoesterso as to control the extent of dealcoholation to afford either the corresponding acetal or ether product. Ether products preparable by means of the present invention include ethers which are suitable for use as base stocks in lubricating compositions.

The invention relates to hydrocarbon-soluble halogen or thiolate/magnesium exchange reagents of the general formula

R.sup.1MgR.sup.1.sub.1n(OR.sup.3).sub.n.Math.LiOR2.Math.(1n)LiOR.sup.3.Math.aDonor

in which: R.sup.1 is a C1-C8 alkyl and OR.sup.2 as well as OR.sup.3 are same or different and represent primary, secondary, or tertiary alkoxide residues having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 can for their part contain an alkoxy substituent OR.sup.4; a assumes a value of 0 to 2, n assumes a value between 0 and 1, and the donor is an organic molecule containing at least 2 nitrogen atoms.

The invention relates to hydrocarbon-soluble halogen or thiolate/magnesium exchange reagents of the general formula

R.sup.1MgR.sup.1.sub.1n(OR.sup.3).sub.n.Math.LiOR2.Math.(1n)LiOR.sup.3.Math.aDonor

in which: R.sup.1 is a C1-C8 alkyl and OR.sup.2 as well as OR.sup.3 are same or different and represent primary, secondary, or tertiary alkoxide residues having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein R.sup.2 and/or R.sup.3 can for their part contain an alkoxy substituent OR.sup.4; a assumes a value of 0 to 2, n assumes a value between 0 and 1, and the donor is an organic molecule containing at least 2 nitrogen atoms.