Abstract
The electrochemical behaviour of 1-F-2,4-dinitrobenzene, 1-Cl-2,4-dinitrobenzene and 1-Br-2,4-dinitrobenzene in DMF is described. The 1-F-2,4-dinitrobenzene radical anion dimerizes before cleaving, whereas 1-Cl-2,4-dinitrobenzene and 1-Br-2,4-dinitrobenzene radical anions dimerize after cleavage. This change in mechanism allows the obtention of 2,2′,4,4′-tetranitrobiphenyl in a selective way, and with good efficiency. The electrochemical oxidation of σ-complexes is shown to be an alternative means of obtaining products that are difficult to obtain through traditional procedures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 64-72 |
Journal | Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry |
Volume | 488 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2000 |