Iodine, a Mild Reagent for the Aromatization of Terpenoids

J Nat Prod. 2016 Apr 22;79(4):831-7. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.5b00914. Epub 2016 Feb 25.

Abstract

Efficient procedures based on the use of iodine for the aromatization of a series of terpenoids possessing diene and homoallylic or allylic alcohol functionalities are described. Different examples are reported as a proof-of-concept study. Furthermore, iodine also proved to mediate the dehydrogenation of testosterone.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Iodine / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Propanols / chemistry
  • Terpenes / chemistry*
  • Testosterone / chemistry

Substances

  • Propanols
  • Terpenes
  • allyl alcohol
  • Testosterone
  • Iodine