An unprecedented and unexpected iodocyclization of O-(3-cyclohexenyl)thiocarbamidates 2a−c todiiodides 7a−c, followed by alkaline hydrolysis and iodide elimination, has uncovered an alternativeapproach to vicinal cis-aminocyclohexenols 10a−c and 11a−c. This represents a new approach tothese interesting building blocks.
