Issue 21, 2023

Research progress in electrochemical/photochemical utilization of methanol as a C1 source

Abstract

Methanol is an important C1 source in organic synthesis because of its low cost, abundance, and biodegradability. Therefore, using methanol as a C1 source to synthesize high-value-added compounds is crucial. This review highlights the recent advances in various electrochemical and photochemical reactions using methanol as a sustainable source. This study mainly introduces the reaction of methylation, methoxylation, hydroxymethylation, and cyclization under the conditions of light and electricity. The reaction mechanisms of these reactions are also discussed. This study provides a reference for the future application of this kind of reaction in organic synthesis.

Graphical abstract: Research progress in electrochemical/photochemical utilization of methanol as a C1 source

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
14 juin 2023
Accepted
25 sept. 2023
First published
26 sept. 2023

Green Chem., 2023,25, 8313-8327

Research progress in electrochemical/photochemical utilization of methanol as a C1 source

H. Tang, Y. Pan and Y. Pan, Green Chem., 2023, 25, 8313 DOI: 10.1039/D3GC02106H

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