Electrochemical Oxidative C−C Bond Functionalization of Methylenecyclopropanes with Diselenides/Ditellurides Leading to 2‐Substituted‐3,4‐Dihydronaphthalenes

Abstract

This study presents an approach for the electrochemical oxidation ring‐opening/cyclization reaction of methylcyclopropane with diselenides/ditellurides, leading to the synthesis of diverse 2‐substituted‐3,4‐dihydronaphthalene derivatives with exceptional selectivity and efficiency. This methodology involves C(sp³)−H functionalization, ring opening and cyclization processes. One characteristic of this method is its ability to accommodate a wide range of substrates with various functional groups.