Electrochemical behavior of bridged 1,2,4-dioxazolidine derivative in acetonitrile medium on the smooth gold

Bridged bicyclic peroxide with 1,2,4-dioxazolidine core, namely, ethyl 2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-1,5-dimethyl-6,7-dioxa-8- azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2-carboxylate, was studied by cyclic voltammetry in acetonitrile medium on a smooth gold electrode. During the cathode process, two electrons are transferred, with the first electron transfer being reversible; a mechanism of cathode reduction of the substrate involves acetonitrile as the source of protons. The anodic oxidation involves the formation of colloidal gold particles due to corrosion of the gold electrode.