Zn-mediated electrochemical allylation of aldehydes in aqueous ammonia.

Zn-mediated electrochemical allylation of aldehydes in aqueous ammonia.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2009-08-08)

Jing-Mei Huang, Yi Dong

PMID19662260

ABSTRACT

An efficient electrosynthesis of homoallylic alcohols from allylic bromides and aldehydes in aqueous ammonia is achieved in an undivided cell fitted with a pair of zinc electrodes.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

A29585

Sigma-Aldrich

Allyl bromide, ReagentPlus^®, 99%, contains ≤1000 ppm propylene oxide as stabilizer

337528

Sigma-Aldrich

Allyl bromide, reagent grade, 97%, contains ≤1000 ppm propylene oxide as stabilizer