Efficient synthesis of substituted 3-iodofurans by electrophilic cyclization of propargylic oxirane derivatives

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/ejoc.200700963

The electrophilic cyclization of various propargylic oxirane compounds and I₂ offers an efficient and straightforward route to highly substituted iodofurans under mild reaction conditions. Further functionalization has demonstrated that the iod