Abstract
The most useful tool used in organic synthesis is electro organic chemistry. The electro organic reactions take place on the surface of the electrodes.. Two possible pathways are proposed: (1) radical coupling takes place between two radicals to give a dimerization product (ECC mechanism), and (2) electron transfer from the radical to the anode generates the corresponding cation, which may be attacked by a variety of nucleophiles (ECEC mechanism). The cathodic and anodic reduction reactions and the resulting radicals are presented. This chapter discusses all the experimental arrangements, e.g., cells, electrodes, supporting electrolytes solvents and others, and there are many examples including a variety of both anodic and cathodic reactions, followed by chemical reactions. The anodic oxidation of polycyclic arenes and related heterocycles are presented with schematic illustrations. The chapter provides many references to other detailed resources for reactions such as carbon-skeleton rearrangements from the point of organic and organometallic chemistry.
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