Synthesis 2005(12): 1932-1934  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-869962
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Alternative, Easy Preparation of (Diacetoxyiodo)arenes from Iodoarenes Using Potassium Peroxodisulfate 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
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Received 24 January 2005
Publication Date:
24 June 2005 (online)

Abstract

An easy, safe and effective method for preparing (diacet­oxyiodo)arenes [ArI(OAc)2], from iodoarenes is presented in this paper, using potassium peroxodisulfate as the oxidant. This procedure avoids the use of high temperature and severe reaction conditions. The reaction of the iodoarenes with potassium peroxodisulfate in acetic acid in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid or trifluoromethane sulfonic acid at room temperature, efficiently generates the corresponding (diacetoxyiodo)arenes in high yield in a short reaction time.