Synlett · 1995 · 31 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryOrganic ChemistryCatalyst PreparationHeterocycle SynthesisOrganic SynthesisRedox ChemistryAromatic HydrocarbonsHydrocarbon ConversionHydrogenationHydrogenation ReactionsKetonesRedox Synthesis
A one step, clean and efficient, conversion of arylaldehydes, ketones and ketals into the corresponding hydrocarbon using ionic hydrogenation conditions employing sodium cyanoborohydride in the presence of two to three equivalents of BF3. OEt(2) is described.