Synthesis 2006(18): 3153-3155  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-942543
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Simple Direct Synthesis of [Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]arenes

T. Keri Page, Thomas Wirth*
School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UK
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Publication History

Received 26 May 2006
Publication Date:
02 August 2006 (online)

Abstract

A modified procedure for the direct synthesis of hypervalent [bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]arenes is described. It avoids the use of hazardous reagents with the workup being only an aqueous extraction.