Method for Study of Organic Electrochemistry: Electrochemical Measurements of Organic Molecules - Fundamentals and Applications of Organic Electrochemistry - page 37

Toshio Fuchigami
Organic electrosynthesis is generally affected by
more complicated factors than ordinary organic
synthesis therefore we must choose suitable
electrolytic cells (divided or undivided),
electrolytic methods (constant current or
constant potential), electrodes, supporting
electrolytes, solvents and so on [1-5]. In this
chapter, the detail is described so that even
beginners will be able to carry out organic
electrosynthesis.
3.1 Selection of Electrolytic Cells
A proper choice of cell design is important in
performing the desired electrolytic reaction.
Organic electrolytic reactions are achieved on a
laboratory scale by using an undivided cell. The
simplest cell design is shown in Figure 3.1 , but a
cylindrical cell, shown in Figure 3.2 , is the
recommended design when anhydrous
conditions or electrolysis under an inert gas
atmosphere, like nitrogen, is required. In an
inert gas atmosphere the solvent and substrate
are injected by syringe into the cell through a
rubber septum.