Mn(III)-Mediated Electrochemical C,C-Bond Formation: Radical Addition of Polyhalomethanes to Olefins

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(92)88053-8

Free-radical chain addition of various polyhalomethanes onto olefins can be easily initiated by electrochemically in situ generated manganic salt used in catalytic amount associated with an equimolar amount of a Mn(III)-oxidizable compound like methyl cyano- or aceto-acetate.Key Words: Radical addition reactions; Manganic salt; Electrochemistry