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The 5-endo-dig-iodocyclization of o-alkynylphenols with iodine in the prese
nce of NaHCO3 at room temperature produces functionalised 2-substituted-3-i
odobenzo[b]furans, which are useful synthetic intermediates for the prepara
tion of 2,3-disubstituted benzo[b]furans via palladium-catalysed reactions.