Abstract 3-and 5-(Acetylamino)-4-iodo-I-alkylpyrazoles were obtained by successive acylation and iodination from 3-and 5-amino-i-alkylpyrazoles without isolating intermediate (acetylamino) pyrazoles. 3-and 5-iodo-and 3, 5-diiodo-4-amino-I-methylpyrazoles were