A facile route to a polymer-supported IBX reagent

A three-step preparation of a polymer-supported IBX reagent from poly(p-methylstyrene) is reported. This reagent has been used successfully for the efficient oxidation of a series of alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes.     

Regiospecific oxidation of polycyclic aromatic phenols to quinones by hypervalent iodine reagents

The hypervalent iodine reagents o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) and bis(trifluoro-acetoxy)iodobenzene (BTI) are shown to be general reagents for regio-controlled oxidation of polycyclic aromatic phenols (PAPs) to specific isomers (ortho, para, or remote) of polycyclic aromatic quinones (PAQs). The oxidations of a series of PAPs with IBX take place under mild conditions to furnish the corresponding ortho-PAQs. In contrast, oxidations of the same series of PAPs with BTI exhibit variable regiospecificity, affording para-PAQs where structurally feasible and ortho-PAQs or remote PAQ isomers in other cases. The structures of the specific PAQ isomers formed are predictable on the basis of the inherent regioselectivities of the hypervalent iodine reagents in combination with the structural requirements of the phenol precursors. IBX and BTI are recommended as the preferred reagents for regio-controlled oxidation of PAPs to PAQs.     

In situ generation of o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) and the catalytic use of it in oxidation reactions in the presence of Oxone as a co-oxidant

[structure: see text] Catalytic use of o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) in the presence of Oxone as a co-oxidant is demonstrated for the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols in user- and eco-friendly solvent mixtures. Also demonstrated is the in situ (re)oxidation of 2-iodosobenzoic acid (IBA) and even commercially available 2-iodobenzoic acid (2IBAcid) by Oxone to IBX allowing one to use these less hazardous reagents, in place of potentially explosive IBX, as catalytic oxidants.     

A novel and efficient synthesis of DOPA and DOPA peptides by oxidation of tyrosine residues with IBX

An efficient route to 3,4-dihydroxylphenylalanine (DOPA) and DOPA peptides was described by oxidation of l-tyrosine and l-tyrosine derivatives with 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX). DOPA was obtained after an situ reduction of the corresponding ortho-quinone with sodium dithionite. Oxidation reactions proceeded in good yields and high chemo- and regio-selectivity. The chirality of the DOPA residue was retained under the reaction conditions. The efficiency and the selectivity of the reaction were successfully tested using recyclable polymer-supported IBX.     

An expedient one-pot entry to catecholestrogens and other catechol compounds via IBX-mediated phenolic oxygenation

A one-pot procedure for the preparation of catecholestrogens in over 90% yield is reported, involving oxygenation of 17β-estradiol or estrone with o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) followed by reduction with methanolic NaBH₄. The procedure, which was extended to the o-hydroxylation of a number of representative phenols in good-to-high yields, expands significantly the scope of phenolic oxidation mediated by IBX.     

Modified o-methyl-substituted IBX: room temperature oxidation of alcohols and sulfides in common organic solvents

o-Methyl-substituted Me-IBX is the first modified analog of IBX that oxidizes alcohols in common organic solvents at room temperature, due to a composite of two factors, that is, low solubility and hypervalent twisting-promoted rate enhancement. Furthermore, the reagent is efficient for selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides, a transformation that otherwise occurs only sluggishly with standard IBX. The facile synthetic accessibility and its mild as well as non-hazardous nature render Me-IBX a stable equivalent of Dess-Martin periodinane reagent in organic oxidations.     

Functional group transformation from amines to aldehydes via IBX oxidation

IBX oxidation of secondary aryl amines has been applied towards their functional group transformation to aldehydes using a facile post-process with satisfactory yields. The oxidation of N-benzylmethylamine was used as a model substrate and suggested that the ratio of IBX oxidant to amine should be 2:1. Subsequently, several aryl amines were subjected to these standard conditions, which revealed that the oxidative activity depends on the electronic and steric structures of the substituent groups in the substrates. The oxidative selectivity to secondary amines was also discovered.     

IBX in an ionic liquid: eco-friendly oxidation of 17α-methylandrostan-3β,17β-diol, an intermediate in the synthesis of anabolic oxandrolone

An easily available hypervalent iodine(V) reagent, 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) immobilized in the ionic liquid [bmim][Br] was found to be an efficient and eco-friendly protocol for the oxidation of 17α-methylandrostan-3β,17β-diol (1). At ambient temperature oxidation of 1 with IBX gave mestanolone (2) in good yield and with an increased stoichiometric amount of IBX, oxidation adjacent to the carbonyl functionality (α,β-unsaturation) occurred to give dehydrogenated 17β-hydroxy-17α-methyl-Δ¹-androsten-3-one (3) as the major product in a one-pot reaction. The product is easily obtained by extraction with diethyl ether and evaporation of the solvent.     

Design, synthesis, structure, and dehydrogenation reactivity of a water-soluble o-iodoxybenzoic acid derivative bearing a trimethylammonium group

5-Trimethylammonio-1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-1λ(5)-benzo[d][1,2]iodoxol-1-ol anion (AIBX 1a), an o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) derivative having the trimethylammonium moiety on its phenyl ring, possesses very good solubility in water and distinct oxidative properties from IBX, which is demonstrated in the oxidation of various β-keto esters to the corresponding dehydrogenated products using water as cosolvent. The regeneration of AIBX 1a can be easily realized from the reaction mixture due to its good water solubility.     

Concise semisynthesis of novel phenazine-vitamin E hybrids via regioselective tocopheryl ortho-quinone formation

A regioselective method for the semisynthesis of phenazine derivatives has been disclosed through an efficient IBX mediated ortho-quinone formation from vitamin E derivatives. High chemo- and regio-selectivity was observed during the oxidation step and the corresponding 5,6-ortho-quinones could react with various phenylenediamines. Thus, this methodology proves its interest as a concise semisynthetic pathway to phenazine-vitamin E hybrids with moderate to good yields.     

On the curious oxidations of 2-furylethanols

Rather than giving the corresponding aldehyde or carboxylic acid, Jones oxidation of 5-substituted-2-furylethanols gives rise to high yields of the corresponding dihydro-2-(2-oxoethyl)furan-3(2H)-ones, following Achmatowicz-type oxidative ring opening and subsequent reclosure by a 5-exo Michael addition of the pendant hydroxy group to the enedione function. Other oxidation methods such as a Swern reaction give lower yields of the same products while magnesium perphthalate tends to yield the intermediate enediones, and IBX tends to yield the furyl aldehydes.     

IBX Oxidation of Benzenedimethanols in the Presence of Cucurbit[8]uril

The cucurbit[8]uril (Q[8]) mediated oxidation of benzenedimethanols with o‐iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) in aqueous solution has been investigated, and the results reveal the supramolecular catalysis depends on the electronic and geometric structure of substrate. In the cases of o‐benzenedimethanol ( 1a ) and m‐benzenedimethanol ( 1b ), the IBX oxidation could be obviously enhanced by the addition of Q[8] at different extent. There is no observation of the catalytic activity of Q[8] when p‐benzenedimethanol ( 1c ) is subjected to the IBX oxidation. The addition amount of Q[8] is discussed herein, and the addition of more than 10% mol catalyst cannot improve the oxidation much more. The investigation of host‐guest interactions by isothermal titration calorimetry implies the supramolecular catalysis is related to the formation of complexes between benzenedimethanols and cucurbit[8]uril.     

Selective and efficient oxidative modifications of flavonoids with 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX)

2-Iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX), a mild and efficient hypervalent iodine oxidant, has been utilised in different reaction conditions to perform several efficient oxidative modifications of flavonoids. Fine-tuning of the reaction conditions allowed remarkably selective modifications of these compounds. At room temperature, IBX proved to be an excellent reagent for a highly regioselective aromatic hydroxylation of monohydroxylated flavanones and flavones, generating the corresponding catecholic derivatives showing high antioxidant activity. At 90 °C, IBX efficiently dehydrogenated a large panel of methoxylated flavanones to their corresponding flavones exhibiting anticancer activity. IBX polystyrene has also been utilised to increase the recovery of highly polar compounds. Following the first oxidation, the reagent was recovered and reused in several runs without loss of efficiency and selectivity. The first example of an application of IBX polystyrene in a dehydrogenation reaction has been described.     

2-Iodoxybenzoic acid--a simple oxidant with a dazzling array of potential applications

Since its discovery by Christoph Hartmann and Victor Meyer in 1893, 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) has emerged as a rather ubiquitous oxidant for organic synthesis. The past decade has seen the development of a large variety of applications that go far beyond the simple oxidation of alcohols. This Review is concerned with the synthetic potential of IBX, with particular emphasis on uncommon reactivity patterns and novel fields of application.     

A simple protocol for the synthesis of 2-arylbenzoxazoles by oxidation with o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) and its application in the synthesis of arylbenzoxazole-containing amino acids

A simple protocol for the preparation of 2-arylbenzoxazoles has been developed based on the oxidation of phenolic Schiff bases with o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX), wherein the oxidant can be recycled. The robustness of this new protocol has been demonstrated in the synthesis of arylbenzoxazole-containing amino acids.     

Facile conversion of lactols to lactones using IBX

Lactols, which are insoluble or only sparingly soluble in most of the organic solvents that are generally employed for oxidation, are converted to lactones using o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) in a facile manner under modified experimental conditions [EtOAc-DMSO (9:1) mixture at reflux] in good to excellent isolated yields (66-91%).     

A simple method for the oxidation of primary alcohols with o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) in the presence of acetic acid

A simple method for the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes using o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) with the addition of stoichiometric acetic acid has been developed. Addition of acetic acid significantly accelerated the reaction rate. Under these conditions, primary aliphatic, benzylic, and allylic alcohols are smoothly converted to aldehydes in high yields (90-97%).     

Enhancing 2-iodoxybenzoic acid reactivity by exploiting a hypervalent twist

A rearrangement of hypervalent bonds, or twisting, proves to be the rate-determining step in the 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) oxidation of alcohols. From this insight, derived from density functional theory calculations, we explain why IBX oxidizes large alcohols faster than small ones and propose a modification to the reagent predicted to make it more active.     

Facile synthesis of isatins by direct oxidation of indoles and 3-iodoindoles using NIS/IBX

A facile one-pot access to a broad range of isatins by direct oxidation of indoles using NIS/IBX reagent in DMSO at 25?°C in very good isolated yields is reported. It is shown by mechanistic investigations that a number of substituted indoles react rapidly with NIS in DMSO to produce intermediary 3-iodoindoles, which undergo oxidation subsequently to isatins with IBX.     

2-Methyl-2-propanol as solvent for o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) oxidation of 1? alcohols to aldehydes

2-Methyl-2-propanol has been demonstrated to be an effective solvent for IBX oxidation of 1? alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes. IBX has a measurable, but low, solubility in 2-methyl-2-propanol and thus partially avoids the drawbacks inherent in the solubility problems associated with IBX without resorting to less desirable solvents. This may be particularly useful where solubility of the alcohol is also at issue.