Aminoquinoline-Directed Electrochemical Cobalt-Catalyzed C(sp²)–H Alkoxylation

Electrochemically, earth-abundant cobalt(II)-catalyzed C(sp²)-H alkoxylation of ferrocenyl and arenyl amides with 8-aminoquinoline directing groups was developed under mild, oxidant-free conditions. This protocol afforded a broad range of alkoxylated products in moderate to high yields, employing readily available alcohols as both alkoxy sources and green solvents. Notably, this method enabled efficient C-O bond formation via sustainable electrolysis and offered a practical route to alkylated organic compounds.