Metal-free electrochemical synthesis of α-ketoamides <i>via</i> decarboxylative coupling of α-keto acids with isocyanides and water
Feng Zhao, Na Meng, Ting Sun, Jiangwei Wen, Xiaohui Zhao, Wei Wei
Abstract
A mild and convenient electrochemical protocol has been developed for the preparation of α-ketoamides via a decarboxylative coupling reaction of α-keto acids with isocyanides and water.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryDecarboxylationElectrochemistryMetalCombinatorial chemistryCoupling (piping)Organic chemistryCatalysisPhysical chemistryMetallurgyElectrodeMaterials scienceCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsRadical Photochemical ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques