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Electrochemical C–H chalcogenation is rapidly emerging as a transformative strategy in modern organic synthesis, offering a greener and more sustainable route to construct valuable C–S, C–Se, and C–Te bonds. By using electricity as a clean reagent, this approach eliminates the need for stoichiometric oxidants and harsh chemical conditions, aligning perfectly with the principles of green chemistry. This video explores the latest breakthroughs that are reshaping chalcogen chemistry through electrochemical innovation.

Traditional C–H functionalization methods often rely on expensive catalysts, toxic oxidants, or multi-step procedures. In contrast, electrochemical chalcogenation enables direct activation of inert C–H bonds under mild conditions with high atom economy. Both metal-catalyzed and metal-free electrochemical systems have been developed, allowing precise control over reactivity and selectivity through applied potential and electrode design.

Recent advances highlight the use of sulfur, selenium, and tellurium sources to synthesize functional molecules relevant to pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. The tunability of electrochemical parameters allows researchers to access diverse chalcogenated scaffolds that were previously difficult to synthesize. Coupled with flow electrochemistry and renewable electricity, these methods show strong potential for scalable and industrially viable synthesis.

Mechanistic studies using cyclic voltammetry, in situ spectroscopy, and computational modeling are providing deeper insights into radical pathways and electron-transfer processes. These insights are accelerating method development and expanding the scope of electrochemical C–H chalcogenation.

Join us as we uncover how electrochemical strategies are driving sustainable breakthroughs in C–H activation and opening new horizons in chalcogen chemistry.

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