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Synthesis of 1,1-diethoxyethane from ethanol using electrogenerated acid.

Authors :
Kasahara, Taichi
Kawaguchi, Daisuke
Kurokawa, Hideki
Ogihara, Hitoshi
Source :
Chemistry Letters; Nov2024, Vol. 53 Issue 11, p1-5, 5p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We introduce a novel reaction where electrogenerated acid enhances ethanol upgrading. Electrochemical oxidation of ethanol produces acetaldehyde and protons; the protons act as electrogenerated acid, catalyzing acetalization to form 1,1-diethoxyethane. Stirring the solution shifts the reaction toward acetaldehyde production because electrogenerated acid is neutralized by an electrogenerated base at the cathode. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03667022
Volume :
53
Issue :
11
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Chemistry Letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181196183
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/chemle/upae194