Electroreductive 4-pyridylation of unsaturated compounds using gaseous ammonia as a hydrogen source
Weijie Ding, Jie Sheng, Jin Li, Xu Cheng
Abstract
By using ammonia as a hydrogen source, electrochemical pyridylation of unsaturated compounds is achieved with more than 50 examples. In particular, the β-keto ester could be converted to the corresponding tertiary β-hydroxyl ester for the first time.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryAmmoniaElectrochemistryHydrogenLiquid ammoniaInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryRadical Photochemical ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesFluorine in Organic Chemistry