Stereoselective preparation of iodoalkenes from vinylsilanes is described. 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol serves as a unique solvent that ensures high yields and stereoselectivities in the iododesilylation of a variety of functionalized substrates.
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Ilardi et al. (2008) studied this question.