Research
Research
Organic Electrochemistry
These days, the main focus of our research is directed towards the applications of "unconventional" electrochemical methods in organic electro-synthesis.
- Paired electrolysis
- Cation-pool electrolysis
- Quasi-divided cell electrolysis
- 200% cell electrolysis
- Alternating current electrolysis
A recent example from our group is the electrochemical version of the cis-chlorination of alkenes mediated by selenium compounds.
Boron- and Indium-Lewis Acid-Catalysed Transfer-Hydrogenations
The cobalt-catalysed Diels-Alder reaction allowed us to generate site-specific deuterated dihydroaromatic compounds. The transfer-hydrogenation initiated by Lewis acids, such as BF₃ or InBr₃ led to the regiospecific HD or DH transfer to alkenes.
Cobalt- and Nickel-catalysed Double Bond Isomerisation
Some time ago, we identified a cobalt catalyst for the isomerisation of terminal carbon-carbon double bonds of a 1,3-diene to yield 2Z,4E-configured dienes selectively. This reaction was applied for the synthesis of the (O-protected) allergic component of poison ivy.
