(Diacetoxyiodo)benzene is a hypervalent iodine reagent that is used in conjunction with catalytic amount of sodium azide in acetonitrile, which enables oxidative decarboxylation of 2-aryl carboxylic acid into the corresponding aldehydes, ketones and nitriles.
Melting Point:
161-163 degrees C
Solubility:
DMSO, Methanol
Stability:
Light and Moisture sensitive
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.