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The research aims to develop an electrochemical method for the α-alkenylation of nitriles under base-free conditions.

January 18, 2026

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

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The research aims to develop an electrochemical method for the α-alkenylation of nitriles under base-free conditions.
Utilized an undivided electrochemical cell.
Conducted reactions with a variety of nitriles and aldehydes.
Focused on base-free conditions for the process.
Successfully converted various nitriles and aldehydes to alkenylated derivatives.
Demonstrated effectiveness across a wide range of substrates.

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...

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