Electrooxidative Synthesis of Benzoin Bis‐Ethers From Alkynes and Alcohols

Herein, we present a mild and efficient electrochemical strategy for the synthesis of benzoin bis‐ethers via oxidative difunctionalization of alkynes. This protocol proceeds under ambient conditions without requiring transition‐metal catalysts or stoichiometric oxidants, utilizing electrons as a traceless redox mediator. The reaction exhibits broad substrate scope and excellent functional group tolerance. A gram‐scale experiments and product derivatization reactions highlight the practicality of this electrochemical strategy. Mechanistic investigations indicated a radical cation pathway, highlighting the utility of this sustainable approach for accessing valuable bis‐ether frameworks.

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European Journal of Organic Chemistry
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2026-08-03
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.70738
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Radical Photochemical Reactions
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Electrooxidative Synthesis of Benzoin Bis‐Ethers From Alkynes and Alcohols

Yi Yang, Hong Xu, Ziyi Guo, Zihan Zhao
European Journal of Organic Chemistry
Radical Photochemical Reactions
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Electrooxidative Synthesis of Benzoin Bis‐Ethers From Alkynes and Alcohols

Yi Yang, Hong Xu, Ziyi Guo, Zihan Zhao
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Abstract

Herein, we present a mild and efficient electrochemical strategy for the synthesis of benzoin bis‐ethers via oxidative difunctionalization of alkynes. This protocol proceeds under ambient conditions without requiring transition‐metal catalysts or stoichiometric oxidants, utilizing electrons as a traceless redox mediator. The reaction exhibits broad substrate scope and excellent functional group tolerance. A gram‐scale experiments and product derivatization reactions highlight the practicality of this electrochemical strategy. Mechanistic investigations indicated a radical cation pathway, highlighting the utility of this sustainable approach for accessing valuable bis‐ether frameworks.

European Journal of Organic Chemistry
Yingkou Institute of Technology (CN)
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