Reduction of Some Functional Groups with Zirconium Tetrachloride/Sodium Borohydride

Authors:
  • SIShinichi Itsuno
    Shinichi Itsuno
  • YSYoshiki Sakurai
    Yoshiki Sakurai
  • KIKoichi Ito
    Koichi Ito
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Abstract
Novel reducing agent prepared from zirconium tetrachloride and sodium borohydride reduces various functional groups including C=O double bonds, C=N double bonds and C≡N triple bonds in excellent yield (85-96%) under mild condition.