An efficient approach to α,β-unsaturated α′-iodo
ketones directly from α,β-unsaturated ketones
by selective iodination at the α′-position, without
effect on the double bond and the activated benzene ring, in the
presence of copper(II) oxide/iodine is described. The present
method has the advantages of high yields, short reaction times,
inexpensive reagents, mild reaction conditions, ease of manipulation,
and the formation of cleaner products.
iodination - α,β-unsaturated ketones - α,β-unsaturated α′-iodo
ketones - self-sorting
