Synthesis 2008(2): 221-224  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1000860
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An Efficient Synthetic Route to Novel 3-Alkyl- and 3-Aryl-4-iodophenols

Gesine J. Hermann*a, Michael C. Annisa, Peter D. Edwardsa, Marta Corralesa, Lucía Díaza, Robert A. Goodnowb
a ChemOvation Ltd., Graylands, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4QD, UK
Fax: +44(1403)276501; e-Mail: gesine.hermann@chemovation.com;
b Roche Research Center, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., 340 Kingsland Street, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
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Publication History

Received 4 September 2007
Publication Date:
18 December 2007 (online)

Abstract

An efficient method for the preparation of novel 3-alkyl- and 3-aryl-4-iodophenols from 3-alkyl- and 3-arylphenols is described.