In this episode we analyze a paper from the Lambert lab where they report a new catalyst which upon electrochemical oxidation and photochemical excitation becomes a potent oxidant. The authors apply this strategy to coupling arenes and nitrogen heterocycles.&nbsp;
DOI: 10.1002/anie.201906381
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Thianthrenium Salts as New Synthetic Linchpin

The Cyclo Edition is the podcast for those looking to go above and beyond in their understanding of organic chemistry literature. In each episode we break down a recently published paper and detail the background, explain the breakthrough, and analyze the broader impacts of the paper on the field.