α-Iodination of Ketones with MnO₂/I₂ Reagent Combination: A New Environmentally Friendly Procedure

Abstract

In alcoholic media, α-iodination of ketones was accomplished using MnO₂/I₂ reagent combination in a new, environmentally friendly procedure. The reactions carried out under thermal conditions or microwave irradiation afforded α-iodo ketones in reasonable to good yields.

iodine - manganese oxide - halogenation - ketones

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