Electrochemically Generated Carbocations in Organic Synthesis

Bill C. Hawkins, Justin M. Chalker, Michelle L. Coote, Alex C. Bissember

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Abstract

This Minireview examines a selection of case studies that showcase distinctive and enabling electrochemical approaches that have allowed for the generation and reaction of carbocation intermediates under mild conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on the progress that has been made in this area of organic synthesis and polymer chemistry over the past decade.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere202407207
Number of pages14
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume63
Issue number44
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Oct 2024

Keywords

  • anodic oxidation
  • carbocations
  • electrosynthesis
  • single-electron transfer
  • synthetic methods

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