Development of an Electrolytic System for Non-Kolbe Electrolysis Based on the Acid−Base Reaction between Carboxylic Acids as a Substrate and Solid-Supported Bases

Toshiki Tajima,*† Hitoshi Kurihara,‡ and Toshio Fuchigami‡
Global Edge Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8502, Japan, and Department of Electronic Chemistry, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8502, Japan
J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2007, 129 (21), pp 6680–6681
DOI: 10.1021/ja070283w
Publication Date (Web): May 4, 2007
Copyright © 2007 American Chemical Society
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 Global Edge Institute.

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 Department of Electronic Chemistry.

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We have successfully developed a novel electrolytic system for non-Kolbe electrolysis based on the acid−base reaction between carboxylic acids as a substrate and solid-supported bases. It was found that the acid−base reaction between carboxylic acids and solid-supported bases preferentially takes place to reduce the cell voltage in MeOH. On the basis of the electrolytic system, non-Kolbe electrolysis of various carboxylic acids was carried out to provide the corresponding methoxylated products in excellent yields.

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  • Published In Issue May 30, 2007
  • Received January 14, 2007

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