Cobalt-catalyzed electrochemical cross-coupling of functionalized phenyl halides with 4-chloroquinoline derivatives

A novel electrochemical procedure allowing the synthesis of various 4-phenylquinoline derivatives in satisfactory to high yields is described. This method relies on a cobalt-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of functionalized phenyl halides with 4-chloroquinoline derivatives and is conducted in a one-compartment cell using the sacrificial anode process. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.