Electron-Rich Phenoxyl Mediators Improve Thermodynamic Performance of Electrocatalytic Alcohol Oxidation with an Iridium Pincer Complex
Conor M. Galvin, Robert M. Waymouth
Abstract
and an average Faradaic efficiency of 93% are observed. The mediated system shows excellent chemoselectivity in bulk oxidations of 2-propanol and 1,2-benzenedimethanol in THF and is also viable in neat 2-propanol.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryIridiumHomolysisChemoselectivityPincer movementAmideMedicinal chemistryCatalysisPhotochemistryElectrochemistryAlcoholPhenolsAmine gas treatingOrganic chemistryRadicalPhysical chemistryElectrodeElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionOxidative Organic Chemistry ReactionsCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts