Electrochemical Decarboxylative Elimination of Carboxylic Acids to Alkenes

Org Lett. 2023 Nov 3;25(43):7816-7821. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c02997. Epub 2023 Oct 23.

Abstract

An electrochemical strategy for the decarboxylative elimination of carboxylic acids to alkenes at room temperature has been developed. This mild and oxidant-free method provides a green alternative to traditional thermal decarboxylation reactions. Structurally diverse aliphatic carboxylic acids, including biologically active drugs, underwent smooth conversion to the corresponding alkenes in good to excellent yields.