Alkene reactions with superoxide radical anions in flow electrochemistry

Rojan Ali^a, Tuhin Patra^a and Thomas Wirth^a

• ^aSchool of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Main Building, Cardiff CF10 3AT (UK)

Alkenes were cleaved to ketones by using dioxygen in a flow electrochemical set-up. The pressurised system allowed efficient gas-liquid mixing with a stabilised flow. This mild and straightforward approach avoids the use of transition metals and harsh oxidants.

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