Peracetic Acid → Iodo benzene diacetate

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

40.8 g (0.2 mol) of iodobenzene were charged to a 300 ml round bottom flask equipped with thermometer and vented addition funnel. 91.2 g (0.48 mol) of a 40% aqueous solution of peracetic acid was added dropwise to the flask over a 25-minute period while maintaining the flask at 30° C. in a water bath. After about 1 hour a yellowish white solid formed. The reaction mixture was cooled in ice and the solid collected, washed with water and vaccuum dried at 40° C. The iodobenzene diacetate product weighed 40.6 g and had a melting point in the range of 157°-160° C.

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