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Electrochemical dearomatization of 2-naphthols for C–O bond formation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We reported a metal-free electrochemical oxidative C-O homocoupling of 2-naphthols, followed by subsequent alkoxylation under mild conditions. This strategy offered an eco-friendly and cost-effective electrochemical approach using undivided cells. Additionally, the reaction exhibited broad tolerance to various substituted 2-naphthols and diverse alcohols, affording the corresponding naphthalenones in moderate to good yields.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d5ra02693h

Authors: Han Byeol Kim, Dong Kyun Han, Jae Kyun Lee, Seo-Jung Han

Institutions: Sogang University, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Radical Photochemical Reactions

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042

Funders: National Research Foundation, Sogang University, National Research Foundation of Korea, Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea