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Abstract
A simple and selective electrochemical synthesis by dehydrogenative coupling of unprotected 2,6- or 2,5-substituted phenols to the desired 4,4′-biphenols is reported. Using electricity as the oxidizing reagent avoids pre-functionalization of the starting materials, since a selective activation of the substrates takes place. Without the necessity for metal-catalysts or the use of stoichiometric reagents it is an economic and environmentally friendly transformation. The elaborated electrochemical protocol leads to a broad variety of the desired 4,4′-biphenols in a very simplified manner compared to classical approaches. This is particular the case for the cross-coupled products.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2713-2716 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemistry - a European Journal |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Feb 2019 |
Keywords
- anode
- cross-coupling
- C−H activation
- dehydrogenation
- electrochemistry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Organic Chemistry
Fields of Expertise
- Human- & Biotechnology
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FWF - Oligoarenes - Electrooxidative Synthesis of Bis- and Oligoarenes
1/12/15 → 30/11/19
Project: Research project