Mild and efficient oxy-iodination of alkynes and phenols with potassium iodide and tert-butyl hydroperoxide

An efficient synthesis of 1-iodoalkynes and iodophenols was easily achieved by employing simple KI and TBHP. The reaction does not involve the use of a metal and base combination. A variety of substituted alkynes and phenols were prepared with good to excellent yield.