1-chloro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a solution of 1-chloro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene (2.54 mmol) in 10 mL THF were added 1.42 mL n-BuLi (2.5 M solution in hexane) at −78° C. After 40 min, a solution of iodine (2.8 mmol) in 2.5 mL THF was added and stirring was continued at RT overnight. was continued at RT overnight