Abstract
Regioselective synthesis of α‐iodoacetates from alkenes, ammonium acetate, and iodine in acetic acid is reported. The reaction is facile, fast, environmentally, friendly, and cost effective. α‐Iodoacetates are obtained from both acyclic and cyclic alkenes in high yields ranging from 80–95% within 10–20 min.
Acknowledgment
Yi Yi Myint thanks the Ministry of Education, Government of Myanmar; the Bangalore University, Bangalore; Professor A. Srikrishna, Chairman, Dept. of Organic Chemistry, I I Sc., Bangalore for 13C, 1HNMR spectra and elemental analysis of all the products and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations for a fellowship and financial assistance.