Synthesis of α-alkenylated nitriles via an electrochemical generation of ketyl radicals

Abstract

An electrochemical α-alkenylation of nitriles was developed in an undivided cell under base-free condition. A wide range of nitriles and aldehydes were effectively converted into the corresponding α-alkenylated derivatives with high yields by virtue of this method. The reaction features broad substrate scope, metal-free, chemical oxidant-free and scalability.

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Article type
Paper
Submitted
14 Nov 2025
Accepted
15 Jan 2026
First published
16 Jan 2026

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript

Synthesis of α-alkenylated nitriles via an electrochemical generation of ketyl radicals

K. Li, H. Yang, Y. Zhang, Q. Sun and Z. Wang, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2025, Accepted Manuscript , DOI: 10.1039/D5OB01801C

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