Organic electrosynthesis using toluates as simple and versatile radical precursors

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Jan 7:(1):95-7. doi: 10.1039/b813545b. Epub 2008 Nov 17.

Abstract

The electrolysis of toluate esters leads smoothly to the formation of the radical of the alkyl fragment. This property has been used to develop a new electrochemical deoxygenation reaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols / chemistry
  • Alkylation
  • Electrochemistry
  • Electrolysis
  • Esters / chemical synthesis
  • Free Radicals
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Solvents
  • Temperature
  • Toluene / analogs & derivatives*
  • Toluene / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Esters
  • Free Radicals
  • Solvents
  • Toluene