Effective and selective iodofunctionalisation of organic molecules in water using the iodine–hydrogen peroxide tandem?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2004-10-04 DOI: 10.1039/B409919B

Abstract

Efficient hydrogen peroxide enhanced iodofunctionalisation of ketones, 1,3-dicarbonyl derivatives and activated aromatic molecules using elemental iodine in water is achieved, whereas alkynes were stereoselectively converted into (E)-1,2-diiodoalkenes.

Graphical abstract: Effective and selective iodofunctionalisation of organic molecules in water using the iodine–hydrogen peroxide tandem
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