Ferrocene as a Redox Catalyst for Organic Electrosynthesis

Abstract

Despite substantial advancements in thermal and photochemical catalysis, the evolution of similar processes within the realm of organic electrochemistry has seen a slower pace. However, recent years have heralded a remarkable surge in molecular electrocatalysis. This innovative technique harnesses the power of molecular catalysts to expedite electrochemical transformations. This article underscores the application of ferrocene (Fc) as a redox catalyst in organic electrosynthesis. It delves into the extensive utilization of Fc in organic electrosynthesis, particularly emphasizing its role in the electrocatalytic generation and reactions of heteroatom‐ and carbon‐centered radicals, among various other reactions.

When transition-metal catalysis meets electrosynthesis: a recent update

“…Ferrocene as an electron mediator that has been nicely discussed by Xu et al is not included here. 23 The concept of metalla-electrocatalysis for enantioselective synthesis has been reviewed before and is not covered in this review. 24,25 In addition, transition-metal catalysis under electrophotochemical conditions is also excluded from this review because it represents another domain of organic synthesis.…”