Phase‐Transfer Catalysis for Electrochemical Chlorination and Nitration of Arenes
Yingdong Duan, Sanzhong Luo
Abstract
Abstract A biphasic anodic oxidation method for aromatic halogenation process was developed, where aqueous metal salts were directly used as halogen source. Ammonium salts serve as both electrolytes and phase transfer catalysis to facilitate anion transport and oxidative transformation. This design allows for chlorination or nitration of multiple types of arenes using NaCl or KNO 2 .
Topics & Concepts
NitrationChemistryCatalysisHalogenationElectrochemistryHalogenPhase-transfer catalystAqueous solutionInorganic chemistryElectrolyteSalt (chemistry)Phase (matter)Organic chemistryCombinatorial chemistryElectrodeAlkylPhysical chemistryOxidative Organic Chemistry ReactionsRadical Photochemical ReactionsChemical Synthesis and Reactions