Cathodic dehalogenation with dimerization. Dimerization in the course of reduction of butyl iodide

Electrochemical reduction of butyl iodide in methanol with a sodium methylate supporting electrolyte was studied. The yield of the dimeric product, octane, largely depends on the cathode material, with copper and iron (St.3 steel) being the most active. At a current density of 0.03-0.10 A cm(-2), 0d...

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Published inRussian journal of general chemistry Vol. 71; no. 7; pp. 1099 - 1101
Main Author Tomilov, AP
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published NEW YORK MAIK NAUKA/INTERPERIODICA 01.07.2001
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Chemistry
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Physical Sciences
Science & Technology
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Summary:Electrochemical reduction of butyl iodide in methanol with a sodium methylate supporting electrolyte was studied. The yield of the dimeric product, octane, largely depends on the cathode material, with copper and iron (St.3 steel) being the most active. At a current density of 0.03-0.10 A cm(-2), 0degreesC, and 0.005 M CH3ONa, the yield of octane, based on butyl iodide, is as high as 83-84%.
ISSN:1070-3632
DOI:10.1023/A:1013170124535