Iodine Tris(trifluoroacetate)

[14353-86-7] C6F9IO6 (MW 465.96) InChI = 1S/C6F9IO6/c7-4(8,9)1(17)20-16(21-2(18)5(10,11)12)22-3(19)6(13,14)15 InChIKey = LLKSJVKRWAPXNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N (formation of trifluoroacetoxy-substituted alkanes,5, 6 reacts with alkenes to form bis(trifluoroacetates);10 iodinates arenes;7, 8 preparation of iodonium salts via [bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]arenes;9 induces 1,2-migration in arylalkenes;11 formation of α,β-trifluoroacetoxy diesters from cyclic ethers5, 12, 13) Alternate Names: ITT; tris(trifluoroacetoxy)iodane. Physical Data: mp 120 °C (dec). Solubility: sol CH2Cl2, CHCl3. Form Supplied in: yellow crystals; not commercially available. Analysis of Reagent Purity: elemental analysis.4 Preparative Method: Trifluoroacetic Acid oxidation of Iodine;2 reaction of Silver(I) Trifluoroacetate with ICl3;3 reduction of IO2(CO2CF3) with I2;2 or action of Nitric Acid/Trifluoroacetic Anhydride on I2.4 Purification: sublimation (90 °C/10−3 mmHg).4 Handling, Storage, and Precautions: stable compound; store in the absence of moisture in a sealed container under nitrogen, protected from light. Handle in a fume hood.