Title:
HETEROCYCLE CATALYZED ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/043648
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A method for heterocycle catalyzed electrochemical reduction of a carbonyl compound is disclosed. The method generally includes steps (A) to (C). Step (A) may introduce the carbonyl compound into a solution of an electrolyte and a heterocycle catalyst in a divided electrochemical cell. The divided electrochemical cell may include an anode in a first cell compartment and a cathode in a second cell compartment. The cathode generally reduces the carbonyl compound to at least one aldehyde compound. Step (B) may vary which of the aldehyde compounds is produced by adjusting one or more of (i) a cathode material, (ii) the electrolyte, (iii) the heterocycle catalyst, (iv) a pH level and (v) an electrical potential. Step (C) may separate the aldehyde compounds from the solution.
Inventors:
SIVASANKAR NARAYANAPPA (US)
COLE EMILY BARTON (US)
PARAJULI RISHI (US)
BOCARSLY ANDREW B (US)
COLE EMILY BARTON (US)
PARAJULI RISHI (US)
BOCARSLY ANDREW B (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2013/060000
Publication Date:
June 26, 2014
Filing Date:
September 16, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
LIQUID LIGHT INC (US)
International Classes:
C25B3/25
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2006074335A2 | 2006-07-13 | |||
| WO2010042197A1 | 2010-04-15 |
Foreign References:
| US20110226632A1 | 2011-09-22 | |||
| US20120132537A1 | 2012-05-31 | |||
| US20110177398A1 | 2011-07-21 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SWANTZ, Chad, W. (14301 FNB ParkwaySuite 22, Omaha NE, US)
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