Selective conversion of alcohols into alkyl iodides using a thioiminium salt.
Treatment of a range of primary and secondary alcohols with MeSCH=NMe(2)(+) I(-) affords the corresponding alkyl iodides in excellent yield with straightforward purification. Selective formation of a primary iodide in the presence of a secondary alcohol can be achieved.
Ellwood
Adam R
AR
Department of Chemistry, University College London, Christopher Ingold Laboratories, 20 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AJ, UK.
Porter
Michael J
MJ