ArI(NTf<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>: the boundary of oxidative capacity for ArIL<sub>2</sub>?
journal contribution
posted on 2025-03-17, 23:18 authored by Lachlan BarwiseLachlan Barwise, Jason BennettsJason Bennetts, Keith WhiteKeith White, Jason DuttonJason Dutton<p dir="ltr">Synthesis and crystallographic characterization of NO<sub>2</sub>-C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>4</sub>-I(NTf<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub> (NTf<sub>2</sub> = bistriflimide) is reported. Experimental results find that this compound can perform oxidation reactions that ArI(OTf)<sub>2</sub> is unable to and theoretical analysis indicates Ar-I(NTf<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub> is the most oxidizing in the ArIL<sub>2</sub> class of compounds known and may also be the most oxidizing compound in the class practically possible.</p>
