Metal-free decarboxylative C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–C(sp<sup>3</sup>) bond formation for the synthesis of unnatural amino acids and peptides <i>via</i> convergent paired electrolysis enabled radical–radical cross-coupling
Zenghui Ye, Na Chen, Hong Zhang, Yanqi Wu, Fengzhi Zhang
Abstract
Herein, we present the first metal-free decarboxylative C(sp 3 )–C(sp 3 ) cross-coupling of glycine derivatives with redox-active esters through highly atom and energy economical convergent paired electrolysis enabled radical–radical cross-coupling.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryElectrolysisRadicalDecarboxylationRadical substitutionRadical ionMetalAmino acidCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryMedicinal chemistryElectrolyteCatalysisBiochemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryIonRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques