<p>A method for heterocycle catalyzed electrochemical reduction of a carbonyl compound is disclosed. The method generally includes steps (A) to (C). Step (A) may introduce the carbonyl compound into a solution of an electrolyte and a heterocycle catalyst in a divided electrochemical cell. The divided electrochemical cell may include an anode in a first cell compartment and a cathode in a second cell compartment. The cathode generally reduces the carbonyl compound to at least one aldehyde compound. Step (B) may vary which of the aldehyde compounds is produced by adjusting one or more of (i) a cathode material, (ii) the electrolyte, (iii) the heterocycle catalyst, (iv) a pH level and (v) an electrical potential. Step (C) may separate the aldehyde compounds from the solution.</p>
申请公布号
WO2012015909(A2)
申请公布日期
2012.02.02
申请号
WO2011US45521
申请日期
2011.07.27
申请人
LIQUID LIGHT, INC.;PRINCETON UNIVERSITY;COLE, EMILY, BARTON;BOCARSLY, ANDREW, B.