A facile electrochemical alkylation reaction of buta-1,3-diene derivatives with alkyl
halides has been developed, generating highly selective trans-olefins as major products. This method exhibits significant advantages, including
simple operation, mild conditions, and convenience of scale-up, and provides a novel
route for the synthesis of trans-olefins.
Key words
electrochemical reduction -
trans-olefins - 1,3-dienes - alkyl halides - radicals