Modification of pathways for cathodic reduction via complexation with β-cyclodextrin
Abstract
Complexation of electroactive substrates with β-cyclodextrin can profoundly alter the course of their reactions; for the cathodic reduction of complexes of ethyl cinnamate, benzaldehyde, and benzophenone protonation of radical-anions is highly efficient whereas a previously unobserved reductive coupling is found for the acetophenone complex.