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Selective Oxidation of Alcohols to Carbonyls Under Decatungstate‐Mediated Photoelectrochemical Conditions

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The oxidation of alcohols to the corresponding carbonyl derivatives has been realized under photoelectrochemical conditions in the presence of tetrabutylammonium decatungstate (TBADT) as the homogeneous photocatalyst. The protocol can be applied to both primary and secondary, benzylic and aliphatic alcohols. The desired products are obtained selectively, skipping the need for purposely added chemical oxidants. An in-depth study of photoelectrochemical conditions revealed that the protocol works best under amperostatic conditions in an undivided electrochemical cell irradiated with a 390 nm LED lamp. The comparison with analogous electrochemical and chemical oxidant-promoted photocatalytic transformations demonstrates the superior efficiency and selectivity of the hereby reported photoelectrochemical conditions.

Source: Chemistry - A European Journal

DOI: 10.1002/chem.202402986

Authors: Andrea Capucciati, Luca Baraglia, Elena Cassera, Daniele Merli, Luca Capaldo, Davide Ravelli

Institutions: University of Pavia, University of Parma

Language: English

Topic: Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,640