Non-decarboxylative functionalization of free carboxylic acids: Strategies for C–O bond formation via photo- and electrochemical approaches

Key Points

• The aim is to explore efficient methods for C–O bond formation using carboxylic acids through non-decarboxylative approaches.
• Developed photo- and electrochemical techniques for C–O bond formation.
• Investigated both electrophilic and nucleophilic reaction pathways.
• Utilized readily available carboxylic acids as key starting materials.
• Successfully achieved C–O bond formation with improved reactivity of carboxylic acids.
• Demonstrated the effectiveness of photoelectrochemical strategies in organic synthesis.