The solid-state hierarchy and iodination potential of [bis(3-acetaminopyridine)iodine(i)]PF6

Abstract

The first iodine(I) complex bearing hydrogen-bond donor and acceptor groups, [bis(3-acetaminopyridine)iodine(I)]PF₆ (3), was synthesised, which exhibited two temperature-dependent solid-state connectivities of the hydrogen bonding. Upon reaction of 3 with ^tBuOMe, unprecedented iodination of a ^tBu methyl group proceeded under exceptionally mild conditions in good yield.