Catalytic Electrosynthesis of N,O-Heterocycles – Recent Advances

Recognized as gentler and more environmentally friendly compared to conventional methods, catalytic electrochemical reactions are a powerful tool for constructing heterocycles. Of special interest is indirect electrolysis, where the use of a redox mediator provides an additional means of reaction control, thus avoiding over-oxidation and facilitating improved selectivity. This minireview describes recent advances in catalytic electrochemical reactions for synthesizing N,O-heterocycles that appeared from 2018 until September 2019. © 2020 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim