Direct electrochemical generation of organic carbonates by dehydrogenative coupling
Organic carbonates are an important source for polycarbonate synthesis. However, their synthesis generally requires phosgene, sophisticated catalysts, harsh reaction conditions, or other highly reactive chemicals. We present the first direct electrochemical generation of mesityl methyl carbonate by...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Beilstein-Institut
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3762/bjoc.14.135 |
| Summary: | Organic carbonates are an important source for polycarbonate synthesis. However, their synthesis generally requires phosgene, sophisticated catalysts, harsh reaction conditions, or other highly reactive chemicals. We present the first direct electrochemical generation of mesityl methyl carbonate by C–H activation. Although this reaction pathway is still challenging concerning scope and efficiency, it outlines a new strategy for carbonate generation. |
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| ISSN: | 1860-5397 |