Synlett 1993; 1993(7): 489-490
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22501
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A Simple Convenient Procedure for the Synthesis of Formate Esters and Alkyl Iodides from Alcohols Using the System Thionyl Chloride - Dimethylformamide - Alkaline Iodide

Isabel Fernández* , Begoña Garcia, Santiago Muñoz, Jose R. Pedro, Roberto de la Salud
  • *Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Valencia, E-46100 Burjassot (Valencia), Spain
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Publication Date:
19 March 2002 (online)

Primary and secondary alcohols are efficiently converted to the corresponding alkyl formates and iodides by reaction with thionyl chloride-DMF and in the presence of LiI and KI respectively.

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