Abstract
A chemical oxidant-free and mediator-free, direct electro-oxidation of both benzylic alcohols and benzylic esters are reported. The scope of the reaction is explored as a function of both steric and electronic effects. Expansion of the scope to non-benzylic and heteroaryl substrates is investigated. Functionalisation of esters and alcohols selectively to the aldehyde oxidation level using a traceless electron approach is reported.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 10010-10015 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 47 |
| Early online date | 14 Nov 2017 |
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| Publication status | Published - 6 Dec 2017 |