Bis(pyridine)iodonium tetrafluoroborate
ALDRICH/531634
Synonym: Barluenga reagent
CAS Number: 15656-28-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H10BF4IN2
Molecular Weight: 371.91
MDL Number: MFCD03703393
Linear Formula: C10H10BF4IN2
Product Type: Chemical
| InChI | 1S/2C5H5N.BF4.I/c2*1-2-4- |
| InChI key | JBVUIHBKNVHCKK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 137-141 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | reagent type: oxidant |
| SMILES string | [I+].F[B-](F)(F)F.c1ccncc |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Bis(pyridine)iodonium Tetrafluoroborate reacts with acetonides derived from simple terpenes to accomplish selective iodofunctionalization with excellent regio- and diastereofacial control. It has been used as a reactant involved in:• Synthesis of substituted naphthalenes and oxygen containing heterocycles from 2-alkynyl-substituted benzaldehydes. • Synthesis of tetracyclic tetrahydrofurans Applications for Bis(pyridine)iodonium Tetrafluoroborate ![]() |
| General description: | Bis(pyridine)iodonium Tetrafluoroborate (Barluenga′s reagent) is a mild iodinating and oxidizing reagent capable of selectively reacting with a wide range of unsaturated substrates and tolerates a variety of functional groups. |
| Packaging: | 1 g in glass bottle |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 137-141 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352005 |

