Facile one-pot synthesis of α-bromoketones from olefins using bromide/bromate couple as a nonhazardous brominating agent

A new method for the preparation of α -bromoketones from olefins using bromide/bromate couple as a nonhazardous brominating agent has been developed. Several α -bromoketones were successfully prepared from a variety of olefins by this method. This procedure is an alternative to conventional molecular bromine