B. Batanero, F. Barba, C. Sánchez-Sánchez
Mar 3, 2004
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The Journal of organic chemistry
Abstract
Cyanoacetic acid is formed by cathodic reduction of CO(2) and anodic oxidation of the tetraalkylammonium salt anion; the process is conduced in acetonitrile using a divided cell with a medium porosity glass-frit diaphragm. A mechanism for this paired electrochemical reaction is proposed.