10.6084/m9.figshare.3205258 Xiao-Hua Li Xiao-Hua Li Liang-Gui Li Liang-Gui Li Xue-Ling Mo Xue-Ling Mo Dong-Liang Mo Dong-Liang Mo Transition-metal-free synthesis of thiocyanato- or nitro-arenes through diaryliodonium salts Taylor & Francis Group 2016 Arylation diaryliodonium salts metal-free nitration thiocyanation 2016-06-02 19:19:50 Journal contribution https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Transition_Metal_Free_Synthesis_of_Thiocyanato_or_Nitro_Arenes_through_Diaryliodonium_Salts/3205258 <p>A transition-metal-free approach to facile synthesis of thiocyanato- and nitro-arenes was developed from KSCN (potassiumthiocyanate) or NaNO<sub>2</sub> with diaryliodonium salts in good yields under mild conditions. The reaction was compatible with a variety of sensitive functional substituents such as halides and nitro and ester groups. The usefulness of arylation products has been realized.</p>