Electrochemically induced S(RN)1 reactions: Selective substitutions at 1,4-dichlorobenzene

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1993-25942

3',5'-Di-tert-butyl-4-chloro-4'-hydroxy-1,1'-biphenyl was obtained selectively by an electro-induced S(RN)1 reaction, starting from 1,4-dichlorobenzene and 2,6-di-tert-butylphenoxide. The product was then further substituted to give a phosphine and (phosp