Journal of Flow Chemistry
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Volume 5: Issue 1
Understanding the Performance of a Microfluidic Electrolysis Cell for Routine Organic Electrosynthesis
Authors:
Robert Green University of Southampton Chemistry Southampton SO17 1 BJ UK

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Richard Brown University of Southampton Chemistry Southampton SO17 1 BJ UK

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Derek Pletcher University of Southampton Chemistry Southampton SO17 1 BJ UK

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Pages:
31–36
Online Publication Date:
10 Oct 2014
Publication Date:
25 Mar 2015
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1556/jfc-d-14-00027
Keywords:
electrochemistry; flow chemistry; electrolysis cell; oxidation; methoxylation reactions
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In order for microflow electrolysis cells to make their full contribution to routine laboratory organic synthesis, they must be capable of carrying out reactions with good selectivity and high conversion at a high rate of conversion. In addition to appropriate choice of the electrolysis medium and control of the overall cell chemistry, both the design of the electrolysis cell (including materials of construction) and the correct selection of the cell current and flow rate of the solution are critical in determining performance. The conclusions are tested using the methoxylation of N-formylpyrrolidine as the test reaction in a microflow electrolysis cell with a single, long, patterned flow channel.

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