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Demonstrates efficient α‐acyloxylation in aldehydes, suggesting new electrochemical methods for synthesis.
1 reactions offer a powerful approach to enantioenriched molecules but remain challenging in carbocation generation and proton manipulation. Herein, we report an electrochemical asymmetric α-acyloxylation of aldehydes through an α-imino carbocation intermediate generated by aminocatalysis and anodic oxidation. A catalytic imidazole derivative serves as a recyclable proton shuttle, facilitating cathodic hydrogen evolution. The reaction scope was systematically evaluated using a ScopeMap-guided substrate-selection strategy, enabling uniform sampling of the chemical space. Mechanistic studies support the crucial role of the proton shuttle in facilitating chemical transformation and the catalytic cycle.
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