Paired electrosynthesis of cyanoacetic acid.
Cyanoacetic acid is formed by cathodic reduction of CO(2) and anodic oxidation of the tetraalkylammonium salt anion; the process is conduced in acetonitrile using a divided cell with a medium porosity glass-frit diaphragm. A mechanism for this paired electrochemical reaction is proposed.
Batanero
Belen
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Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Alcalá, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.
Barba
Fructuoso
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Sánchez-Sánchez
Carlos M
CM
Aldaz
Antonio
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