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Mediated electrosynthesis with cerium (IV) in methanesulphonic acid

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Methanesulphonic acid has been found to solubilize the Ce(III)/Ce(IV) couple. This makes cerium mediated electrosynthesis practical for commercial production of several carbonyl compounds. Results are presented for the electrochemical generation of Ce(IV) in methanesulphonic acid and for naphthalene oxidation to 1,4-naphthoquinone using Ce(IV).

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    R. M. Spotnitz, R. P. Kreh, J. T. Lundquist & P. J. Press

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Spotnitz, R.M., Kreh, R.P., Lundquist, J.T. et al. Mediated electrosynthesis with cerium (IV) in methanesulphonic acid. J Appl Electrochem 20, 209–215 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01033596

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