Anodic behaviour of mono substituted aromatic benzenoids in acetonitrilewater solvent on graphite surface under protic conditions

B. Latha and T. K. Krishnamoor

Abstract

Electrochemical oxidation of selective aromatic benzenoid compounds have been attempted in 1:1 MeCN - Water solvent mixture under protic conditions using 4M sulfuric acid on Graphite electrode in a locally fabricated divided H-Cell. Working potentials were arrived at and suitable electroanalytical interpretations are offered. Electrochemical acetamidation along with Hydroxylation and dimerization have been reported to occur. Products were identified with pmr. Suitable electrochemical reaction routes are proposed for ECEC pathway.