Regioselective Synthesis of β,γ-Unsaturated Acids by the Electrochemical Carboxylation of Allylic Bromides Using a Reactive-metal Anode

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(95)00537-M

Electrolysis of γ-mono and disubstituted allylic bromides in the presence of atmospheric pressure of carbon dioxide using a platinum cathode and a magnesium anode gave regioselectively the corresponding γ-mono and disubstituted β,γ-unsaturated carboxylic acids in 34-71percent yields.