Trihaloisocyanuric acids: useful reagents for oxidative cyclization of diols to lactones

Key Points

• Lactones were synthesized with yields between 50–98%, indicating the method's efficiency.
• Trichloro- and tribromoisocyanuric acids facilitated the oxidative cyclization of diols effectively.
• The reaction pathway was substantiated with experimental data and DFT calculations.
• This innovative method highlights a convenient way to produce lactones, suggesting its practical applications.

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