Electrochemical reduction of p-Methylphenacyl Bromide

Abstract

The electrochemical reduction of carbon-bromine bond in p-methylphenacyl bromide has been studied employing d.c. polarographic and cyclic voltammetric techniques in 50% (v/v) D M F -water and ethanol-water mixtures. The effect of solvent and the nuclear substitution on the reduction of C-Br bond is discussed. Diffusion coefficient and forward rate constant values are evaluated and reported. The possible electrochemical reduction mechanism is proposed.