Electrosynthesis conditions electrolyte, effect

Finally, the electrosynthesis of P-nitroalcohols has been performed, under mild conditions and in high yields and selectivity, by stirring nitromethane and aldehydes in previously electrolyzed RTILs in total absence of VOCs and supporting electrolyte. The effects of the number of Faradays per mole of aldehyde supplied to the electrode, the reaction time, temperature and the stracture of the RTILs on the yield and selectivity have been extensively investigated. After the workup of the catho-lyte, RTILs were recovered and reused. In every case, P-nitroalcohols were isolated in good yields (81-92%) (Scheme 16.29) [171]. 

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