alpha-Iodoenones and alpha-bromoenones are formed from secondary alkynols by the use of the appropriate N-halosuccinimide and a catalytic amount of certain Lewis acids. For example, 3-hexyn-2-ol (1) was converted to (Z)-4-iodo-4-hexen-3-one (2) in 85-95% yields with an equimolar quantity of NIS and tenth molar (hydroxy (toxyloxy) iodo) benzene (3) in methanol or 1-methyl-2-pyrrolididone.
A method for preparing an α-halo enal or enone from an unprotected propargyl alcohol and an electrophilic halogen source catalyzed by the combination of a gold catalyst complex and a metal co-catalyst complex is disclosed. The method can be further enhanced by addition of an additive that facilitates suppression of a des-halo derivative.
alpha-Iodoenones and alpha-bromoenones are formed from secondary alkynols by the use of the appropriate N-halosuccinimide and a catalytic amount of certain Lewis acids. For example, 3-hexyn-2-ol (1) was converted to (Z)-4-iodo-4-hexen-3-one (2) in 85-95% yields with an equimolar quantity of NIS and tenth molar (hydroxy (toxyloxy) iodo) benzene (3) in methanol or 1-methyl-2-pyrrolididone.