The ultracentennial 10-1-4 iodinane oxide IBX (3; o-iodoxybenzoic acid; l-hydroxy-1, 2- benziodoxol-3 (w-one 1-oxide) represents a new oxidizing reagent that successfully joins to the large family of known oxidants. IBX, in contrast to other valuable oxidants, is inexpensive to prepare and easy to handle, can tolerate moisture and water, and generally gives very good yields. Furthermore, IBX is mild and chemoselective (primary alcohols are converted ...
