Scalable Quasi-divided Cell Operation using Spinning Cylinder Electrode Technology: Multigram Electrochemical Synthesis of an Axinitib Intermediate

22 December 2023, Version 1
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Abstract

Electrochemical synthesis of a key thiol intermediate in the preparation of axitinib has been achieved on a multi-10 gram scale using a modified spinning cylinder electrode reactor adapted for “quasi-divided” cell operation. This concept enables the target cathodic reduction to take place without the need for sacrificial electrodes or divided cells equipped with ion exchange membranes. The new reactor design, based on a scalable platform, features an inner spinning cathode made of leaded bronze and reactor vessel to which a variable number of counter electrode rods can be attached. This setup permits a high flexibility in the cathode/anode surface area ratio required for “quasi-divided” cell operation. The setup has been shown to provide excellent yields for the target thiol intermediate in batch and flow recirculation modes. Continuous operation using a cascade of three reactors has also been demonstrated.

Keywords

disulfide cleavage
electrochemical synthesis
sustainable chemistry
scale up
cathodic reduction
spinning cylinder electrode
quasi-divided cell

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