Electrosynthesis of Azobenzenes Directly from Nitrobenzenes
Yanfeng Ma, WU Shang-hui, Shuxin Jiang, Fuhong Xiao, Guo‐Jun Deng
Abstract
Main observation and conclusion The electrochemical reduction strategy of nitrobenzenes is developed. The chemistry occurs under ambient conditions. The protocol uses inert electrodes and the solvent, DMSO, plays a dual role as a reducing agent. Its synthetic value has been demonstrated by the highly efficient synthesis of symmetric, unsymmetric and cyclic azo compounds.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryElectrosynthesisNitrobenzeneElectrochemistryInertSolventCombinatorial chemistryAzobenzeneOrganic chemistryElectrodeMoleculeCatalysisPhysical chemistryNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation