| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190995 | Electrochimica Acta | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The inversion of the normal reactivity (umpolung) of aldehydes has been induced via N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) thiazol-2-ylidenes 2a or 3a, generated by simple electrolyses of solutions containing thiazolium salt 2 or 3. Accordingly, 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds have been obtained, in mild conditions and in moderate to very high yields, via 1,4-addition of the Breslow intermediates to the suitable Michael acceptor. The procedure has been performed in classical organic solvents (VOCs) as well as in room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs). The different reactivity of aliphatic aldehydes vs the one of aromatic and heteroaromatic aldehydes has been emphasized.
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Authors
Monica Orsini, Isabella Chiarotto, Giovanni Sotgiu, Achille Inesi,