Practical Aspects of Electroorganic Synthesis presents educational insights into the practical aspects of electrosynthesis methods, providing a variety of examples and techniques. The book covers concepts referred to as "green chemistry" and "sustainable technology." Sections cover direct electrolysis, anodic oxidation, cathodic reduction, mechanistic studies (cyclic voltammetry), and how to set-up electrochemical experiments. Indirect electrolysis is also covered, including an exploration of catalysts and additives to take on modern electrochemical methods. Finally, the book explores the burgeoning new field of paired electrolysis, in which the ultimate green-synthesis applications are possible, with no wasted electrons and very few by-products. This book offers researchers a modern and authoritative resource that brings complete and up-to-date practical concepts of electrosynthesis methods and guides the audience on how to carry out a large number of experimental techniques. - Discusses complete and up-to-date practical concepts of electrosynthesis methods - Provides sound insights into the experimental approaches of electrosynthesis, covering new and novel synthesis techniques - Breaks down the fundamentals aspects of electrolysis into three digestible and logical sections

Modern Electrosynthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry introduces readers to new ways of making materials and compounds using low waste processes, employing energy from electricity rather than chemical reagents. It explores electro-organic synthesis, which offers clean synthesis tools as well as unusual reaction intermediates and reaction types. Despite applications previously remaining niche, due to the advent of microfluidic reactors this book is a must-read for industry professionals and academics alike. It targets specific areas of recent progress and development in the field that show high novelty and potential, at the same time inviting a wider range of applications in green and clean technology. Key Features: Offers clean synthesis tools Targets areas of recent progress and development Addresses the most recent advances in the field

Although the first electroorganic reaction used in organic synthesis is probably the famous Kolbe electrolysis published in 1849, no other remarkable reactions have been found until the reductive dimerization of acrylonitrile to adipo nitrile was developed by Dr. M. M. Baizer of Monsanto Co. in 1964. Since then, the electro organic chemistry has been studied extensively with the expectation that it is a new useful tool for finding novel reactions in organic synthesis. The purpose of this book is not to give a comprehensive survey of studies on electrochemical reactions of organic compounds but to show that the electro organic chemistry is indeed useful in organic synthesis. Thus, this book has been written under the following policies. (1) Since this monograph is mainly concerned with organic synthesis, only few studies carried out from the view point of electrochemical, theoretical, or analytical chemistry are mentioned. (2) Since electroorganic chemistry covers a great variety of reactions, the types of reactions described in this book are selected mainly with regard to their application in organic synthesis. Simple transformations of functional groups are only described in particular cases, and also some well established processes such as the Kolbe electrolysis, pinacolic coupling, and hydrodimerization are only briefly mentioned. (3) Since many reports have already been published for each type of these reactions, only a limited number of the relevant papers are cited in this book.

Wastewater treatment technology is undergoing a profound transformation due to the fundamental changes in regulations governing the discharge and disposal of h- ardous pollutants. Established design procedures and criteria, which have served the industry well for decades, can no longer meet the ever-increasing demand. Toxicity reduction requirements dictate in the development of new technologies for the treatment of these toxic pollutants in a safe and cost-effective manner. Fo- most among these technologies are electrochemical processes. While electrochemical technologies have been known and utilized for the tre- ment of wastewater containing heavy metal cations, the application of these p- cesses is only just a beginning to be developed for the oxidation of recalcitrant organic pollutants. In fact, only recently the electrochemical oxidation process has been rec- nized as an advanced oxidation process (AOP). This is due to the development of boron-doped diamond (BDD) anodes on which the oxidation of organic pollutants is mediated via the formation of active hydroxyl radicals.

Among the topics of interest to organic chemists today are the versatility and uniqueness of electrolysis procedures in organic synthesis, as well as the latest advances in methodology, including basic concepts for the design of electrolysis conditions and apparatus. The International Symposium on Electroorganic Synthesis met in Kurashiki, Japan, in September 1997 for lectures on all aspects of current research in the field. This volume comprising the papers from the symposium consists of two parts. Part I, Electrooxidation, includes papers on alcohols and phenols, olefins and aromatics, halogenation, polymers, and electrodes, among others. Included in Part II, Electroreduction, are papers on carbonyl compounds, halogen-containing compounds, reaction with EG bases, and metal complexes. The novel trends presented here will be of special interest to researchers and graduate students in electroorganic chemistry and are a valuable resource for all organic chemists.

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Provides the practical knowledge of how new technologies impact organic synthesis, enabling the reader to understand literature, evaluate different techniques, and solve synthetic challenges In recent years, new technologies have impacted organic chemistry to the point that they are no longer the sole domain of dedicated specialists. Computational chemistry, for example, can now be used by organic chemists to help predict outcomes, understand selectivity, and decipher mechanisms. To be prepared to solve various synthetic problems, it is increasingly important for chemists to familiarize themselves with a range of current and emerging tools and techniques. Enabling Tools and Techniques for Organic Synthesis A Practical Guide to Experimentation, Automation, and Computation provides a broad overview of contemporary research and new technologies applied to organic synthesis. Detailed chapters, written by a team of experts from academia and industry, describe different state-of-the-art techniques such as computer-assisted retrosynthesis, spectroscopy prediction with computational chemistry, high throughput experimentation for reaction screening, and robotic and automated data collection methods. Emphasizing real-world practicality, the book includes chapters on programming for synthetic chemists, Machine Learning (ML) in chemical synthesis, concepts and applications of computational chemistry, and more. Highlights the most recent methods in organic synthesis and describes how to employ these techniques in a reader’s own research Familiarize readers with the application of computational chemistry and automation technology in organic synthesis Introduces synthetic chemists to electrochemistry, photochemistry, and flow chemistry Helps readers comprehend the literature, assess the strengths and limitations of each technique, and apply those tools to solve synthetic challenges Provides case studies and guided examples with graphical illustrations in each chapter Enabling Tools and Techniques for Organic Synthesis: A Practical Guide to Experimentation, Automation, and Computation is an invaluable reference for scientists needing an up-to-date introduction to new tools, graduate students wanting to expand their organic chemistry skills, and instructors teaching courses in advanced techniques for organic synthesis.

Anodic Oxidation covers the application of the concept, principles, and methods of electrochemistry to organic reactions. This book is composed of two parts encompassing 12 chapters that consider the mechanism of anodic oxidation. Part I surveys the theory and methods of electrochemistry as applied to organic reactions. These parts also present the mathematical equations to describe the kinetics of electrode reactions using both polarographic and steady-state conditions. Part II examines the anodic oxidation of organic substrates by the functional group initially attacked. This part particularly emphasizes the kinds of intermediates generated and the mechanisms leading to final products. This book is intended primarily to organic chemists and physical electrochemists.

Applications of Electrochemistry in Synthesis Electrosynthesis represents an increasingly viable platform for molecular synthesis, which is currently undergoing a remarkable renaissance. The use of electricity can, for instance, avoid chemical redox reagents as well as the generation of byproducts derived thereof, setting the stage for improved resource economy. This volume is the defining reference work for this rapidly evolving research arena. It features a collection of the most practical and robust methods of organic electrosynthesis. It introduces the key concepts of electrochemistry and provides all relevant laboratory set-ups, enabling newcomers to the field the effective application of these powerful new tools to molecular syntheses. Innovative strategies that successfully realize topical challenging transformations by the art of electrosynthesis are presented. Pioneers and leaders in the field discuss both the practical and conceptual aspects of this rapidly evolving research field.