Electrochemical Skeletal Editing via Manganese‐Catalyzed Nitrogen Atom Insertion Scalable by Electroflow

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Authors: Simon L. Homölle, Tristan Bauch, Aboubakr Hamad, Bo‐Sheng Zhang, Prof. Dr. Lutz Ackermann
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Abstract

Molecular editing and atom insertion are powerful tools for the late‐stage construction of complex molecular architectures, especially in medicinal chemistry. However, up to now, such transformations rely on harsh conditions and superstoichiometric chemical oxidants. Although electrochemical strategies for skeletal editing strongly mitigate some of these constraints, the substrate scope remains narrow. Moreover, the use of hazardous reagents in high concentrations severely limits the applicability of these strategies for scale‐up and subsequent industrial application. To overcome these bottlenecks, we herein present a manganaelectro‐catalyzed nitrogen atom insertion furnishing isoquinolines with broad functional group tolerance. Furthermore, our approach also proved suitable for recirculation flow electrolysis, including scale‐up, reflecting its potential for industrial application.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radical Photochemical Reactions CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

Publication details

Journal / source
ChemistryEurope
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
4
Issue
5
Publication date
1 May 2026
Language
EN