A metal-free protocol for direct oxidative de-alkoxycarbonylation of alkyl phenyl acetate by molecular iodine

Direct oxidation of bromo-derived Fischer-Borsche oxo-ring using molecular iodine with combined experimental and computational study

A direct oxidation of the bromo-derived Fischer-Borsche oxo-ring leading to carbazolequinone has been developed by using molecular iodine. This unprecedented transformation has been used for the modular synthesis of the anti-cardiotonic agent murrayaquinone. Furthermore, the present method has been generalized to a broad range of functional groups, with good to excellent yield.

Revisiting applications of molecular iodine in organic synthesis

Molecular iodine contributes significantly to organic transformations in synthetic organic chemistry. It works effectively due to its mild Lewis acidic character, ability as an oxidizing agent, good moisture stability, and easy availability.

Iodine-catalyzed aromatization of tetrahydrocarbazoles and its utility in the synthesis of glycozoline and murrayafoline A: a combined experimental and computational investigation

A new protocol for the aromatization of tetrahydrocarbazoles has been achieved using a catalytic amount of iodine. The role of iodine has been explained by DFT, and its scope is extended to the total synthesis of glycozoline and murrayafoline A.