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The Kolbe electrolysis as a source of free radicals in solution—V: The electrolysis of potassium acetate in the presence of 3, 3-dimethyl-1-butene

WB Smith, YH Yuh

Index: Smith,W.B.; Yuh,Y.H. Tetrahedron, 1968 , vol. 24, p. 1163 - 1169

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Abstract

The electrolysis of potassium acetate has been carried out in methanol solutions of 3, 3- dimethyl-1-butene. Twelve compounds were identified as reaction products. Among these were a number which resulted from molecular rearrangements. The implications of these regarding the mechanism of the reaction are discussed. The bulk of the products arise from attack of a Me free radical on the terminal olefin carbon and the subsequent reactions of ...