Electrochemical Oxidative Dihydrobenzofuran Synthesis

Key Points

• This study aims to develop a straightforward method to synthesize dihydrobenzofurans using electrochemical techniques.
• Synthesis initiated from phenol-based ketones or β-ketolactones.
• Utilization of electrochemical conditions for the reaction.
• Incorporation of NaI as a redox mediator.
• Dihydrobenzofurans were successfully synthesized under simple electrochemical conditions.
• The method effectively utilized phenol-based ketones or β-ketolactones as starting materials.
• Access to target compounds demonstrated the efficiency and operational simplicity of the process.