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Siegfried R Waldvogel^1,2,3, Sebastian Lips¹, Maximilian Selt^1,2

¹Institute of Organic Chemistry , Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz , Duesbergweg 10-14 , 55128 Mainz , Germany.

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Electrochemical synthesis offers a sustainable and safe alternative for creating arylated products, reducing the need for traditional reagents and catalysts. This method streamlines organic synthesis and broadens its applicability to diverse substrates.

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Area of Science:

Organic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Sustainable Synthesis

Background:

Arylated products are crucial in various chemical applications.
Their synthesis is a key challenge in modern organic chemistry.
Conventional methods often require harsh reagents and catalysts.

Purpose of the Study:

To review advancements in electrochemical methods for forming aryl-substrate bonds.
To highlight the sustainability and safety benefits of electrochemistry in synthesis.
To explore diverse applications of electrochemical arylation.

Main Methods:

Discussion of cathodic and anodic electrochemical conversions.
Analysis of reactions involving varying numbers of leaving groups.
Exploration of reagent regeneration and radical-mediated pathways.

Main Results:

Electricity can replace or reduce the need for leaving groups, metal catalysts, and stoichiometric reagents.
Electrochemical methods offer environmentally benign and inherently safe synthetic routes.
Successful arylation demonstrated across aromatic substrates, heterocycles, multiple bond systems, and saturated carbons.

Conclusions:

Electrochemical synthesis provides efficient and green pathways for arylated products.
This approach simplifies synthetic procedures and enhances safety.
The field has seen significant progress over the last two decades, expanding synthetic possibilities.