- Electrochemical oxidation of malonic esters in acetonitrile in the presence of iodides as mediators
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Electrochemical oxidation of malonic esters in acetonitrile in the presence of iodides follows two different pathways depending on the nature of the cation. In the presence of LiI, alkyl 1,1,2,2,3,3-propanetetracarboxylates were obtained in 85-98% yields. In the presence of NaI, KI, or Bu4NI, the formation of 1,1,2,2-ethanetetracarboxylates and their subsequent dehydrogenation to ethenetetracarboxylates was the main reaction pathway.
- Fedukovich,Elinson,Nikishin
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p. 599 - 602
(2007/10/03)
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