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A Practical and Chemoselective Ammonia-Free Birch Reduction.

Authors :
Peng Lei
Yuxuan Ding
Xiaohe Zhang
Adila Adijiang
Hengzhao Li
Yun Ling
Jie An
Source :
Organic Letters. 6/15/2018, Vol. 20 Issue 12, p3439-3442. 4p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

A novel protocol for a significantly improved, practical, and chemoselective ammonia-free Birch reduction mediated by bench-stable sodium dispersions and recoverable 15-crown-5 ether is reported. A broad range of aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds is reduced with excellent yields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15237060
Volume :
20
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Organic Letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130289965
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.orglett.8b00891