Catalyst-free electrochemical decarboxylative cross-coupling of N-hydroxyphthalimide esters and N-heteroarenes towards C(sp3)–C(sp2) bond formation

We formed C(sp³)–C(sp²) bonds under electrochemical conditions by using NHP esters and N-heteroarenes without any catalysts. Our approach could be a complement to the Kolbe reaction and a promising strategy for finding more new reactions.