A simple and efficient method for solvent-free iodination of hydroxylated aromatic aldehydes and ketones using iodine and iodic acid by grinding method

Green, mild and efficient iodination of hydroxylated aromatic aldehydes and ketones using iodine and iodic acid in the solid-state by grinding under solvent-free conditions at room temperature. This method provides several advantages such as environmentally friendly, short reaction times, high yields, non-hazardous and simple work-up procedure.