Organic electrosyntheses in industry

The article gives a survey on research in the field of organic electrochemistry in industry Reference is made to the patent literatur of the last 10 to 15 years. Prospects and problems of electroorganic processes are discussed in detail — also in comparison with proven technologies. Furthermore, some general criteria are presented which can be regarded as preconditions for the realization of electroorganic syntheses in industry. Although there has been considerable progress over the past few years and further electroorganic reactions have been implemented in industry, there is still a need for more highly selective electrosyntheses if this technology is to find broader application in industry.