Catalyst-free benzylic C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H cross-coupling with organotrifluoroborates enabled by electrochemistry
Chao Li, Ran Ding, Heng-Yi Guo, Xia Shuang, Shu Lei, Pei-Long Wang, Hongji Li
Abstract
An electrochemical benzylic C(sp 3 )–H cross-coupling with organotrifluoroborates without any catalyst or external electrolyte has been developed.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrochemistryCatalysisChemistryElectrolyteCoupling (piping)Inorganic chemistryElectrodeOrganic chemistryMaterials sciencePhysical chemistryMetallurgyRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques