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

Key Points

• 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.