Issue 22, 2025

Navigating electrochemical oxidative functionalization of olefins: selected mechanistic and synthetic examples

Abstract

The functionalization of olefins to form added-value compounds is a cornerstone of modern organic chemistry, promoting the synthesis of complex molecules from simple feedstock materials. In parallel, electrochemistry has emerged as a powerful and sustainable technique for enabling challenging transformations under mild conditions by generating reactive intermediates in a controlled manner. This review highlights recent advances in oxidative electrochemical methods for olefin functionalization, showcasing key developments that underscore the versatility of this approach. Using selected representative examples, we explore diverse mechanistic pathways, bond-forming strategies, and the integration of electrochemical techniques with catalytic systems. By providing a concise overview of this rapidly evolving field, we aim to inspire further innovation in electrochemical methodologies to expand the frontiers of olefin chemistry.

Graphical abstract: Navigating electrochemical oxidative functionalization of olefins: selected mechanistic and synthetic examples

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Submitted
27 Nov 2024
Accepted
12 Feb 2025
First published
14 Feb 2025
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Chem. Commun., 2025,61, 4265-4278

Navigating electrochemical oxidative functionalization of olefins: selected mechanistic and synthetic examples

C. Qi, M. Laktsevich-Iskryk and D. Mazzarella, Chem. Commun., 2025, 61, 4265 DOI: 10.1039/D4CC06306F

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