An electrocatalytic mono-functionalization of alkenes towards alkenyl selenium sulfonates

Abstract

In this study, a straightforward and environmentally benign electrochemical mono-functionalization of alkenes has been established for the synthesis of alkenyl selenium sulfonates using elemental selenium as the selenium source, without the need for chemical redox reagents or acids/bases. The reaction is conducted in an undivided cell with high chemo- and regioselectivity.