Access to Nitrones from Amines via Electrocatalysis at Room Temperature

Abstract A self‐enabled electrooxidative protocol for the synthesis of nitrones from bench stable amines has been developed under constant current electrolysis at room temperature, rendering metal and external oxidant‐free protocol in an alkaline medium. The electrocatalysis steps of reported strategy involve anodic oxidation of benzyl amines followed by cathodic reduction of nitro‐functional group in an undivided cell affording functional nitrones. The robustness of the electrocatalysis was reflected by tolerant substrate scope, oxidant‐free conditions, and an operationally friendly procedure. Moreover, the cyclic voltammetry and control experiment studies also support the electrochemical process in alkaline medium. magnified image