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Speedy and Regioselective 1,2-Reduction of Conjugated α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes and Ketones Using NaBH<sub>4</sub>/I<sub>2</sub>

J. B. Singh, Irvinder Kaur, Jasamrit Kaur, Aman Bhalla, G. L. KAD

Synthetic Communications · 2003 · 13 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

Abstract Synthesis of allylic alcohols from α,β-unsaturated aldehydes/ketones has been achieved in excellent yields utilizing NaBH4 and iodine. This reducing agent is mild and tolerant to a number of functional groups.

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