View all references However, these methods generally provide undesirable α,α??dihalogenated side products and require drastic reaction conditions. Among other halogenating agents, the N??halosuccinimides (NXSs) should be considered the reagent of first choice because of their ready availability and ease of handling. In recent years, the NXSs have been successfully utilized in the preparation of α??halocarbonyl compounds.9–11 View all references However, ...