1-(dichloroiodo)-1,H,1H-perfluoroalkanes

Reaction of 1H,1H-perfluoroalkyl iodides with a stoichiometric amount of chlorine at -196 degrees Celsius produces (dichloroiodo) 1H, 1H-perfluoroalkanes in good yields. The reaction is simple and the product exhibits high stability. Elemental analysis and spectral data help characterize the compounds. Chlorine-transfer and chlorine-exchange reactions confirm the formation of (dichloroido) 1H,1H-perfluoroalkanes.