Efficient synthesis of 1-iodoalkynes via Al2O3 mediated reaction of terminal alkynes and N-iodosuccinimide

RSC Adv. 2020 Jan 23;10(7):3946-3950. doi: 10.1039/d0ra00251h. eCollection 2020 Jan 22.

Abstract

Iodination of terminal alkynes using N-iodosuccinimide (NIS) in the presence of γ-Al2O3 was developed to afford 1-iodoalkynes with good to excellent yields (up to 99%). This described approach featured excellent chemoselectivity, good functional group tolerance, and utilization of an inexpensive catalyst.