Electrochemical Studies of some 1,3-Disubstituted Propenones

Electrochemistry provides very interesting and versatile means for the study of chemical reactions. Organic compounds have been the subject of electrochemical investigation by polarography and potentiostatic techniques for the last six decades. The main aim of the electrochemical studies is the elucidation of the sequence of electron transfer and chemical reactions that occur near the electrode surface and their application to electro synthesis of organic compounds. Among many electrochemical techniques presented for the study of chemical reactions, cyclic voltammetry is the most widely used technique for acquiring qualitative information about electrochemical reactions. In this book, the cyclic voltammetric behaviour of 1, 3 disubstituted propenones have been studied at various pH values and at different scan rates to know whether the reduction is reversible or irreversible and also the course of electrode reaction. All these techniques are helpful in understanding the mode of electrochemical reduction and elucidating the mechanism of these 1, 3 disubstituted propenones. Therefore this book is very important for the synthesis of organic compounds.