Table 2.
Entry | Potential/V vs Fc/Fc+ | TBAI | Yield/% |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 0.5 | 10 mol% | 54% |
2 | 0.3 | 10 mol% | 47% |
3 | 0.7 | 10 mol% | 71% |
4[b] | 0.7 | 10 mol% | 82% (73%) |
5[b] | 0.7 | - | n.d. |
6[b,c] | 0.7 | 10 mol% | 2% |
The reaction was performed on a 0.5 mmol scale under constant potential (CP) conditions, yields were determined by 1H NMR with m-xylene as an internal standard; isolated yield shown in parenthesis.
With 1 equiv of pyridine.
Without irradiation.
TFE = 2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol. n.d. = not detected.