A Shocking Approach to Cleaner Chemistry: Using Electricity to Drive Chemical Reactions
The author thanks the Holster Scholars Program, the University of Connecticut Honors Program, and the UConn Foundation for funding.
Abstract
A method for the oxidation of 1,3,5-cycloheptatriene electrochemically is presented. This approach allows for the formation of numerous substituted derivatives in a clean, green way. Utilizing a bench-stable aminoxyl radical as an electrocatalyst, this technique is applicable for a diverse range of substrates, showcasing the versatility of electrochemistry in organic synthesis.
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