Abstract
Nitroaromatic compounds, as hazardous industrial pollutants, have long been extensively
studied for their conversion into high-value aromatic amines. However, most of these
transformation reactions require either transition-metal catalysts or high-temperature
conditions. Therefore, we report an electrochemical approach utilizing pinacolborane
as the reducing agent for the efficient reduction of nitroaromatic compounds. The
reaction is characterized by its mild conditions and simplicity of operation, and
it demonstrates excellent substrate adaptability and functional group compatibility.
Key words
electrochemistry - nitroaromatic compounds - nitro reduction to amine - organic synthesis
- pinacolborane
