Functional Reactions Facilitated by Carbon Electrodes

Abstract This account highlights new strategies in electrochemical organic synthesis, focusing on Csp3–H/Csp2–H activation, cyclization, redox processes, and three-component reactions. Traditional organic synthetic methods encounter numerous challenges in these areas, including harsh reaction conditions, limited substrate scope, difficulties in selective control, and poor environmental sustainability. Electrochemical synthesis utilizes electrons as reagents to precisely control redox processes by accurate managing of the electrode potential, which provides a green and sustainable technique for organic synthesis. Our research team has been dedicated to the field of electrochemical organic synthesis for a long time, and has developed a series of innovative strategies that successfully enable the efficient synthesis of various high-value organic compounds. This account systematically summarizes our research findings in these areas, emphasizing design strategies, potential mechanisms, and prospective applications of the reactions. Our aim is to provide a valuable reference for researchers in the field of organic synthesis and to promote the further advancement of electrochemical organic synthesis technology. 1 Introduction 2 Activation of Csp3–H/Csp2–H Bonds 3 Electrochemical Cyclization 4 Electrochemical Redox Reactions 5 Outlook