Electroreduction of bicyclic heteroaromatics. Selective product formation

E Kariv??Miller, DF Dedolph, CM Ryan…

Index: Kariv-Miller, Essie; Dedolph, Douglas F.; Ryan, Christopher M.; Mahachi, Tendai J. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 1985 , vol. 22, p. 1389 - 1393

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Abstract

Abstract The electroreductions of 1-methylindole and several benzofurans were investigated and compared with the corresponding alkali-metal/liquid ammonia reductions. The cathodic reductions were performed using a simple apparatus with aqueous THF as the solvent and were found to be regioselective. Over-reduction and other side reactions were avoided. The possible mechanism of the electroreductions is discussed.