Synthesis 2025; 57(19): 2793-2799
DOI: 10.1055/a-2624-5212
Short Review

Recent Update on Organic Electrochemical Reactions of Small-Molecule Alcohols

Authors

  • Xiangmei Wu

    1   Department of Chemistry, Lishui University, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
  • Juyue Yang

    1   Department of Chemistry, Lishui University, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
  • Dayun Huang

    1   Department of Chemistry, Lishui University, Lishui, Zhejiang, China

Supported by: The Lishui science & technology bureau, study on multifunctional composite coating for tunnels 2022GYX02
Funding Information We thank the Lishui Science and Technology Bureau for financial support under the project titled “Study on multifunctional composite coating for tunnels” (2022GYX02).


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Abstract

Alcohols are among the most common organic reagents and are typically used as solvents. Small-molecule alcohols are inexpensive, water-soluble, easy to store, and stable in performance. Using alcohols as starting materials in organic electrochemical synthesis aligns with the principles of green chemistry. This review discusses organic electrochemical reactions involving small-molecule alcohols as reactants, mainly including etherification, esterification, and alkylation.



Publication History

Received: 22 April 2025

Accepted after revision: 29 May 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
29 May 2025

Article published online:
31 July 2025

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