| Literature DB >> 34231368 |
Simon Kolb1, Nils L Ahlburg1, Daniel B Werz1.
Abstract
We describe a general electrochemical method to functionalize donor-acceptor (D-A) cyclopropanes and -butanes with arenes utilizing Friedel-Crafts-type reactivity. The catalyst-free strategy relies on the direct anodic oxidation of the strained carbocycles, which leads after C(sp3)-C(sp3) cleavage to radical cations that act as electrophiles for the arylation reaction. Broad reaction scopes in regard to cyclopropanes, cyclobutanes, and aromatic reaction partners are presented. Additionally, a plausible electrolysis mechanism is proposed.Entities:
Year: 2021 PMID: 34231368 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c01890
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Org Lett ISSN: 1523-7052 Impact factor: 6.005