Electrochemical synthesis of benzoxazoles mediated by 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-hydroquinone (DDH) as a redox catalyst

Kang LS; Xiao HL; Zeng CC; Hu LM; Little RD

Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Vol.767, 13-17, 2016

DOI10.1016/j.jelechem.2015.12.051 Export Citation

Electrochemical synthesis of benzoxazoles mediated by 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-hydroquinone (DDH) as a redox catalyst

Kang LS, Xiao HL, Zeng CC, Hu LM, Little RD

A novel electrochemical strategy for the efficient synthesis of benzoxazoles has been developed. The chemistry is performed in a beaker-type undivided cell under constant current electrolysis conditions, utilizing 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-hydroquinone (DDH) as a redox catalyst. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Keywords:Indirect electrolysis;2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-hydroquinone (DDH);2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ);Benzoxazole;Schiff base