Electrosynthesis of 5-Aminocoumaran Derivatives from Olefins and Aminophenols

Org Lett. 2023 Nov 24;25(46):8205-8209. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c03026. Epub 2023 Nov 10.

Abstract

The electrochemical synthesis of 5-aminocoumaran derivatives from easily oxidizable aminophenols and readily available olefins is described. The reaction efficiently produces 5-aminocoumarans in high yield under mild and environmentally friendly conditions without the necessity of catalysts, additives, oxidizing agents, or sacrificial reagents. Hydrogen as the sole byproduct of the reaction makes the method clean, highly atom-efficient, and step-economical.