We report an electrochemically promoted decarboxylation of readily available carboxylic acid and subsequent Mumm rearrangement to synthesize the corresponding imides. The reaction features external oxidant‐free, transition metal‐free mild conditions, and good functional group tolerance, affording various imides in moderate to good yields. Mechanistic studies reveal that the selective oxidation of aliphatic carboxylic acids appears to be the key step in this transformation.

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电化学脱羧/Mumm重排生成酰亚胺

我们报道了电化学促进容易获得的羧酸的脱羧以及随后的Mumm重排以合成相应的酰亚胺。该反应无外部氧化剂、无过渡金属，条件温和，具有良好的官能团耐受性，能够以中等至良好的产率提供各种酰亚胺。机理研究表明，脂肪族羧酸的选择性氧化似乎是这一转变的关键步骤。