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Zinc-Mediated Efficient and Selective Reduction of Carbonyl Compounds

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We herein describe for the first time that an optimized combination of Zn and NH4Cl can be used for the selective reduction of aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding alcohols.… Click to show full abstract

We herein describe for the first time that an optimized combination of Zn and NH4Cl can be used for the selective reduction of aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding alcohols. The aldehyde and keto groups are selectively reduced in the presence of azide, cyano, epoxy, ester, and carbon–carbon double-bond functional groups. A broad functional-group compatibility, chemoselective reduction of aldehydes in the presence of ketones, and selective reduction of isatins at the C3 carbonyl group are the highlights of the present method.

Keywords: reduction; selective reduction; reduction carbonyl; mediated efficient; zinc mediated; efficient selective

Journal Title: European Journal of Organic Chemistry
Year Published: 2017

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