A convenient access to β-iodo sulfone by the iodine-mediated iodosulfonylation of alkenes†
Abstract
A novel iodine-mediated intermolecular iodosulfonylation reaction of alkenes for dual C–S and C–I bond formation is described. A series of alkenes could be selectively converted into the corresponding β-iodo sulfones, which are versatile building blocks in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Molecular iodine was the iodine source in this reaction.