Synthesis of Dimethyl 1,2-Cycloalkanedicarboxylates by Electrochemical Cyclization of Dimethyl α,α-Dibromoalkanedioates Using a Copper Anode

Article abstract of DOI:10.1246/bcsj.64.2590

The electrochemical cyclization of dimethyl α,α'-dibromoalkanedioates by making use of a platinum cathode and a copper anode in the presence of sodium iodide gave three- to six-membered dimethyl 1,2-cycloalkanedicarboxylates in good yields.