Catecholborane Reductions of Ditosylhydrozones to the Corresponding Methylene Derivatives

Authors

Dominic T.C. Yang, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Michael C.W. Yang, University of Tennessee
George W. Kabalka, University of Tennessee
J. H. Chandler, University of Tennessee

Abstract

The smooth deoxygenation of diketones via the Catecholborane reduction of the corresponding ditosylhydrzaones is described. The reductions occur under mild conditions and are suitable for sensitive compounds.

Recommended Citation

Yang, Dominic T.C.; Yang, Michael C.W.; Kabalka, George W.; and Chandler, J. H. (1977) "Catecholborane Reductions of Ditosylhydrozones to the Corresponding Methylene Derivatives," Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science: Vol. 31, Article 35.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jaas/vol31/iss1/35