有机化学 ›› 2026, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (3): 697-724.DOI: 10.6023/cjoc202508020 上一篇 下一篇
综述与进展
收稿日期:2025-08-23
修回日期:2025-11-14
发布日期:2025-12-09
通讯作者:
王富强, 杨金会
基金资助:
Hui Luo, Wenquan Wang, Yu He, Fuqiang Wang*(
), Jinhui Yang*(
)
Received:2025-08-23
Revised:2025-11-14
Published:2025-12-09
Contact:
Fuqiang Wang, Jinhui Yang
Supported by:文章分享
电化学C—H键活化以其优异的原子经济性、丰富的反应位点、环境友好性以及无需底物预官能团化等优势备受关注. C—N/C—O键广泛存在于许多天然产物和药物分子中, 是生命体系中重要的结构, 因此其高效构建方法的研究具有重要意义. 近年来, 随着绿色化学理念的深入, 无金属参与的电化学C—H键活化构建C—N/C—O键因其避免金属残留、成本低廉且环境友好等优势, 正日益成为研究热点. 该领域已开发出多种通过电化学C—H键活化构建C—N/C—O键策略. 系统总结了近五年来无金属电化学C—H键活化构建C—N/C—O键的重要进展, 涵盖直接C—N/C—O键的构建及非金属介导的C—N/C—O键的构建, 并重点阐述了相关反应机理.
罗辉, 王文权, 贺瑜, 王富强, 杨金会. 无金属电化学C—H键活化构建C—N/C—O键的研究进展[J]. 有机化学, 2026, 46(3): 697-724.
Hui Luo, Wenquan Wang, Yu He, Fuqiang Wang, Jinhui Yang. Research Progress in Metal-Free Electrochemical C—H Bond Activation for the Construction of C—N/C—O Bonds[J]. Chinese Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2026, 46(3): 697-724.
| Item compared | Transition metal-catalyzed C—H functionalization | Metal-free electrochemical C—H functionalization |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction mechanism | Using transition metals as catalysts, through elementary steps such as ligand exchange, oxidative addition, migration insertion, and reductive elimination, the activation and functionalization of C—H bonds are achieved. | Using electrons as clean oxidants or reductants, through electron transfer at the electrode surface, the substrate is transformed into active intermediates, thereby achieving the cleavage and functionalization of C—H bonds. |
| Reactive driving force | Chemical oxidants (such as Ag salts, Cu salts, peroxides, etc.) or reductants provide or consume electrons to complete the catalytic cycle. | Electric energy. By applying an external voltage or current, the redox potential of the reaction can be precisely controlled. |
| major advantage | (1) The method is mature and has a wide range of applications; (2) It offers strong selectivity and can be precisely controlled through ligand engineering; (3) The reaction conditions are relatively mild and facilitate large-scale production. | (1) Green and sustainable, reducing the use of metals and oxidants; (2) Economical in steps, without the need for pre-functionalization steps; (3) Unique reactivity, facilitating the generation of highly reactive free radical species; (4) High safety, capable of avoiding some dangerous chemical oxidants. |
| Main challenges and limitations | (1) The cost of metals is high and they may be toxic; (2) Metal residues affect the purity of the products, especially in the pharmaceutical industry; (3) They rely on chemical reagents for oxidation, generating chemical waste. | (1) Selective control (especially regional and stereoscopic selectivity) is a major challenge; (2) Reaction scaling is difficult due to limitations imposed by electrode area and mass transfer efficiency; (3) Special equipment (electrolytic cells, power supplies) is required; (4) Requirements exist for the conductivity of the substrate and solvent. |
| Catalyst and cost | (1) Expensive transition metal catalysts (such as Pd, Rh, Ir) are required; (2) It may involve the design and synthesis of complex ligands; (3) There is a problem of metal residue, which is not friendly to drug synthesis. | (1) No need for transition metal catalysts, and the cost is relatively low; (2) It may use inexpensive media (such as salts, acids, and bases) to facilitate conductivity; (3) No metal residues, especially suitable for the fields of medicine and materials. |
| Reaction selecti- vity | Regional selectivity: Usually precisely controlled through the spatial/electronic effects of directing groups or ligands, as well as catalysts. Stereoselectivity: High enantioselectivity can be achie- ved through chiral ligands. | Regional selectivity: It can be regulated by substrate structure (such as inherent electronic effects at the site), electrode potential, and medium, but precise activation of the distal C—H bond poses greater challenges. Stereoselectivity: It is relatively difficult to control and is currently a research difficulty. |
| Sustainability and “Green Chemis- try” | Using stoichiometric oxidants results in poorer atom economy. (1) Toxic or expensive metals may be used; (2) The process has high economic efficiency, but the environmental footprint is relatively large. | The atomic economy is high, and electrons act as “clean reagents”. (1) It is more in line with the principles of green chemistry (reducing waste and using renewable sources); (2) It can be combined with renewable energy sources (solar energy, wind energy). |
| Item compared | Transition metal-catalyzed C—H functionalization | Metal-free electrochemical C—H functionalization |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction mechanism | Using transition metals as catalysts, through elementary steps such as ligand exchange, oxidative addition, migration insertion, and reductive elimination, the activation and functionalization of C—H bonds are achieved. | Using electrons as clean oxidants or reductants, through electron transfer at the electrode surface, the substrate is transformed into active intermediates, thereby achieving the cleavage and functionalization of C—H bonds. |
| Reactive driving force | Chemical oxidants (such as Ag salts, Cu salts, peroxides, etc.) or reductants provide or consume electrons to complete the catalytic cycle. | Electric energy. By applying an external voltage or current, the redox potential of the reaction can be precisely controlled. |
| major advantage | (1) The method is mature and has a wide range of applications; (2) It offers strong selectivity and can be precisely controlled through ligand engineering; (3) The reaction conditions are relatively mild and facilitate large-scale production. | (1) Green and sustainable, reducing the use of metals and oxidants; (2) Economical in steps, without the need for pre-functionalization steps; (3) Unique reactivity, facilitating the generation of highly reactive free radical species; (4) High safety, capable of avoiding some dangerous chemical oxidants. |
| Main challenges and limitations | (1) The cost of metals is high and they may be toxic; (2) Metal residues affect the purity of the products, especially in the pharmaceutical industry; (3) They rely on chemical reagents for oxidation, generating chemical waste. | (1) Selective control (especially regional and stereoscopic selectivity) is a major challenge; (2) Reaction scaling is difficult due to limitations imposed by electrode area and mass transfer efficiency; (3) Special equipment (electrolytic cells, power supplies) is required; (4) Requirements exist for the conductivity of the substrate and solvent. |
| Catalyst and cost | (1) Expensive transition metal catalysts (such as Pd, Rh, Ir) are required; (2) It may involve the design and synthesis of complex ligands; (3) There is a problem of metal residue, which is not friendly to drug synthesis. | (1) No need for transition metal catalysts, and the cost is relatively low; (2) It may use inexpensive media (such as salts, acids, and bases) to facilitate conductivity; (3) No metal residues, especially suitable for the fields of medicine and materials. |
| Reaction selecti- vity | Regional selectivity: Usually precisely controlled through the spatial/electronic effects of directing groups or ligands, as well as catalysts. Stereoselectivity: High enantioselectivity can be achie- ved through chiral ligands. | Regional selectivity: It can be regulated by substrate structure (such as inherent electronic effects at the site), electrode potential, and medium, but precise activation of the distal C—H bond poses greater challenges. Stereoselectivity: It is relatively difficult to control and is currently a research difficulty. |
| Sustainability and “Green Chemis- try” | Using stoichiometric oxidants results in poorer atom economy. (1) Toxic or expensive metals may be used; (2) The process has high economic efficiency, but the environmental footprint is relatively large. | The atomic economy is high, and electrons act as “clean reagents”. (1) It is more in line with the principles of green chemistry (reducing waste and using renewable sources); (2) It can be combined with renewable energy sources (solar energy, wind energy). |
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