NUK - logo
E-viri
Celotno besedilo
Recenzirano
  • Electrocatalytic Deuteratio...
    Liu, Cuibo; Han, Shuyan; Li, Mengyang; Chong, Xiaodan; Zhang, Bin

    Angewandte Chemie International Edition, October 12, 2020, Letnik: 59, Številka: 42
    Journal Article

    Precise deuterium incorporation with controllable deuterated sites is extremely desirable. Here, a facile and efficient electrocatalytic deuterodehalogenation of halides using D2O as the deuteration reagent and copper nanowire arrays (Cu NWAs) electrochemically formed in situ as the cathode was demonstrated. A cross‐coupling of carbon and deuterium free radicals might be involved for this ipso‐selective deuteration. This method exhibited excellent chemoselectivity and high compatibility with the easily reducible functional groups (C=C, C≡C, C=O, C=N, C≡N). The C−H to C−D transformations were achieved with high yields and deuterium ratios through a one‐pot halogenation–deuterodehalogenation process. Efficient deuteration of less‐active bromide substrates, specific deuterium incorporation into top‐selling pharmaceuticals, and oxidant‐free paired anodic synthesis of high‐value chemicals with low energy input highlighted the potential practicality. Cu nanowire arrays formed in situ are efficient catalysts for controllable deuteration of halides using D2O as a cheap and safe deuterated donor. A cross‐coupling of carbon and deuterium free radicals might be involved in this reaction. High compatibility with easily reducible functional groups, one‐pot C−H to C−D transformation, and paired synthesis of valuable chemicals at both electrodes showed the potential utility.