Synlett 2022; 33(20): 1953-1960
DOI: 10.1055/a-1890-9162
synpacts

Electrosynthesis: A Practical Way to Access Highly Reactive Intermediates

Kevin Lam
We are grateful to the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (Grant EP/S017097/1), the Leverhulme Trust (Grant RPG-2021-146), and the University of Greenwich (Vice Chancellor’s PhD Scholarship) for financially supporting these projects.


Abstract

Electrosynthesis is undergoing a renaissance, but it is still far from being considered a standard method within the chemists’ synthetic toolbox. In this article, we will demystify organic electrochemistry by reviewing some practical methodologies developed in our laboratory to prepare highly reactive synthetic intermediates.

1 Introduction

2 Acyloxy Radicals

3 Orthoesters

4 Isocyanates

5 Isocyanides

6 Diazo Compounds

7 Conclusion



Publication History

Received: 23 June 2022

Accepted: 04 July 2022

Accepted Manuscript online:
04 July 2022

Article published online:
28 July 2022

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