Abstract
A simple process for the synthesis of phenyl-2-propanone is described based on a one-step electrochemical acylation reaction, involving the direct electroreductive coupling of benzyl bromides and acetic anhydride in a micro-flow electrolysis cell, equipped with micro-gap Pt electrodes. The technique offered yields typically in excess of 80% with corresponding high levels of product selectivity. The electrochemical process was also scaled-up by connecting four identical micro electrochemical cells in parallel to increase product throughput.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 20-22 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Green Chemistry |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |