An Efficient and Regioselective Oxybromination of Aromatic Compounds Using Potassium Bromide and Oxone®,*

A simple, efficient and regioselective method for oxybromination of aromatics is reported. The electrophilic substitution of bromine generated in situ from potassium bromide using oxone® as an oxidant for the first time. *IICT Communication No. 4708 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We are thankful to Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi for funding, DST Project No.: SP/S1/H07/97. Notes *IICT Communication No. 4708