posted on 2008-05-01, 00:00authored byElizabeth A. Ilardi, Craig E. Stivala, Armen Zakarian
Stereoselective preparation of iodoalkenes from vinylsilanes is described. 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroisopropanol serves as a unique solvent that ensures high yields and stereoselectivities in the iododesilylation of a variety of functionalized substrates.