Sustainable Photoelectrochemical Activation of Acetonitrile via Transient Alkynylnitrile Intermediates

Key Points

• To enable the direct activation and functionalization of acetonitrile using a sustainable photoelectrochemical approach.
• Developed a photoelectrochemical strategy for activating acetonitrile
• Utilized transient alkynylnitrile intermediates
• Assessed C(sp³)-H bond activation efficiency
• Demonstrated successful direct activation of acetonitrile
• Highlighted stability of C(sp³)-H bonds in the process
• Showed promise for sustainable chemical transformations