Abstract: In this paper a new process for the electrochemical synthesis of ortho amino toluene and a study of its cathodic reaction mechanism are introduced. For the sake of seeking out an optimum electrolytic potential, polarization curves of the solutions must be determined before electrolysis. Its product yield andcurrent efficiency are 80% and 98% respectively.
From repeated trials, the author has deduced that its cathodic reaction mechanism is a three-step EEC, and has pointed out the relations between electro-synthesis and its electrode reaction mechanism.