(Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo)benzene, CAS No. 2712-78-9

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2712-78-9

Catalog No. EBD36586

CAS 2712-78-9

Name (Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo)benzene

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Basic Information

Synonyms: [Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene Bis(Trifluoroacetoxy)Iodobenzene BTI Iodosobenzenebis(trifluoroacetate) Phenyliodine(III)bis(trifluoroacetate) PIFA 3-iodobenzene-1,2-diylbis(trifluoroacetate) Bis(Trifluoracetoxy)-Iodobenzene [Bis(trifluoroethoxy)iodo]benzene labotest-bblt00454809 dfaib iodosobenzenei,i-bis(trifluoroacetate) iodine,phenylbis(trifluoroacetato)- iodobenzenebis(trifluoroacetate) iodobenzenei,i-bis(trifluoroacetate) (Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo)benzene phenylbis(trifluoroacetato-o)iodine

Molecular Formula: C10H5F6IO4

Molecular Weight: 430.04

MDL Number: MFCD00009672

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Oxidizing Agents

Product Description:

(Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo)benzene, also known as PIFA, is a hypervalent iodine(III) reagent. It features a central iodine atom bonded to a phenyl group and two trifluoroacetoxy ligands, giving it strong electrophilic and oxidizing properties. This compound is a highly versatile and mild oxidant in organic synthesis, widely used for oxidative coupling reactions, such as the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. It is particularly effective in the synthesis of heterocycles, spiro compounds, and natural products. Additionally, PIFA serves as a source of electrophilic phenyl iodine species and can be used for the introduction of trifluoroacetoxy groups or as a precursor for other hypervalent iodine reagents. Its stability and selectivity make it a preferred alternative to heavy metal oxidants in many transformations.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 121-125 °C(lit.)

Solubility: insoluble

Storage: Keep Cold