Electrochemical C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H functionalization of ethers<i>via</i>hydrogen-atom transfer by means of cathodic reduction
Leonardo Rapisarda, Andrea Fermi, Paola Ceroni, Riccardo Giovanelli, Giulio Bertuzzi, Marco Bandini
Abstract
An electrochemical allylation/alkylation of cyclic/acyclic ethers is presented via a C(sp 3 )–H activation, proceeding under cathodic reduction. The reaction shows broad functional group tolerance and high yields.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrochemistryCathodic protectionSurface modificationChemistryHydrogen atomAtom (system on chip)HydrogenReduction (mathematics)Inorganic chemistryElectrodeOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryGroup (periodic table)Embedded systemGeometryComputer scienceMathematicsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsRadical Photochemical ReactionsCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts