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ZnI<sub>2</sub>/NaCNBH<sub>3</sub> as an Efficient Reagent for Regioselective Ring Opening of the Benzylic Epoxide Moiety

Liliana M. Finkielsztein, J.M. Aguirre, Beatríz Lantaño, Elba N. Alesso, Graciela Y. Moltrasio Iglesias

Synthetic Communications · 2004 · 15 citations · 4 references

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Abstract

In the presence of zinc iodide, sodium cyanoborohydride was found to produce regioselective ring opening of benzylic epoxides in mild reaction conditions.

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Illudalane Sesquiterpenoids from the Soft Coral <i>Alcyonium paessleri</i>:  The First Natural Nitrate Esters

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Reductive deoxygenation of aryl aldehydes and ketones and benzylic, allylic, and tertiary alcohols by zinc iodide-sodium cyanoborohydride

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