Electro-initiated Coupling Reactions of N-Acyliminium Ion Pools with Arylthiomethylsilanes and Aryloxymethylsilanes

Electro-initiated coupling reactions of N-acyliminium 1011 with arylthiomethylsilanes and aryloxymethylsilanes were developed. Pulse electrolyses with intervals were found to be quite effective for the initiation. A chain mechanism involving cation, radical cation, and radical intermediates has been proposed.