Approaches for Performing Reductions under Continuous-Flow Conditions

Abstract

A concise overview of approaches to perform reductions of various functionalities including aldehydes, ketones, esters, imines, ­nitriles, nitro groups, alkenes and alkynes under continuous-flow conditions are highlighted and discussed in this short review. 1 Introduction 2 Reduction of Aldehydes, Ketones and Esters 3 Reduction of Imines and Nitriles 4 Reduction of Nitro Groups 5 Reduction of Alkenes 6 Partial Reduction of Alkynes 7 Conclusion