Synthesis 2006(8): 1253-1256  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-926402
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Alternative, Easy and Efficient Preparation of Poly[4-(diacetoxyiodo)styrene] from Poly(4-iodostyrene) Using Sodium Perborate as the Oxidant

Md. Delwar Hossain, Tsugio Kitamura*
Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Saga University, Honjo-machi, Saga 840-8502, Japan
Fax: +81(952)288548; e-Mail: kitamura@cc.saga-u.ac.jp;
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Publication History

Received 8 November 2005
Publication Date:
27 March 2006 (online)

Abstract

An operationally simple, efficient, and considerably improved preparative procedure of poly[4-(diacetoxyiodo)styrene] (PSDIB) is reported. This procedure is performed with acetic acid, 1,2-dichloroethane, commercially available sodium perborate tetrahydrate as an oxidant, and triflic acid as an additive, and gives PSDIB­ after a short reaction time. PSDIB is employed as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and can be regenerated and reused in the same reaction.

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A general description of triflic acid and its derivatives is available from Klaus F. Meyer GmbH, see: http://www.klausfmeyer.de/triflic_description.htm.