Electrosynthesis: A Practical Way to Access Highly Reactive Intermediates

Abstract Electrosynthesis is undergoing a renaissance, but it is still far from being considered a standard method within the chemists’ synthetic toolbox. In this article, we will demystify organic electrochemistry by reviewing some practical methodologies developed in our laboratory to prepare highly reactive synthetic intermediates. 1 Introduction 2 Acyloxy Radicals 3 Orthoesters 4 Isocyanates 5 Isocyanides 6 Diazo Compounds 7 Conclusion