A new selective method for the deprotection of benzyl ethers situated next to alcohols in the alpha, beta, or gamma position is presented which uses either NIS or DIB/I2 as a reagent. After initial formation of a hypoiodite intermediate, the reaction is believed to follow a radical pathway to resemble the Hoffman-Loffler-Freytag reaction. The formation of the intermediate hypoiodite is suggested on the basis of NMR studies. Depending on the substrate, the corresponding benzylidene derivatives or diols are isolated.
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