Issue 7, 2019

Simple electrochemical reduction of nitrones to amines

Abstract

The use of electricity allows the reduction of nitrones containing aromatic and heteroaromatic rings to the corresponding amines. The main advantage of this protocol relies on the fact that only electrons are needed, avoiding the use of different chemicals and harsh procedures, something that reinforces some green aspects. The conversion tolerates different moieties and a large variety of functional groups. In addition, this electrolysis can be performed on a simple undivided beaker-type cell with constant current conditions.

Graphical abstract: Simple electrochemical reduction of nitrones to amines

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Article information

Article type
Edge Article
Submitted
29 Sep 2018
Accepted
08 Dec 2018
First published
11 Dec 2018
This article is Open Access

All publication charges for this article have been paid for by the Royal Society of Chemistry
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Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 2044-2047

Simple electrochemical reduction of nitrones to amines

E. Rodrigo and S. R. Waldvogel, Chem. Sci., 2019, 10, 2044 DOI: 10.1039/C8SC04337J

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