Benzylic C–H arylation with dicyanoarenes <i>via</i> convergent paired electrolysis
Shanyu Tang, Guillaume Vincent
Abstract
We describe the convergent paired electrolysis of methylarene derivatives and 1,4-dicyanoarenes to perform the arylative functionalization of a benzylic C(sp 3 )–H bond to form 1,1-biarylmethane derivatives.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrolysisChemistryCombinatorial chemistryBusinessElectrodePhysical chemistryElectrolyteCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions