Microwave-Assisted Reduction of α,β-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds in Solid State Using Sodium Borohydide Supported on Magnesium Sulfate (NaBH₄/MgSO₄-7H₂O)

Abstract

Reduction of varieties of carbonyl compounds such as ketones and α,β-unsaturated cyclic ketones were carried out quickly and efficiently by NaBH₄/MgSO₄-7H₂O under microwave irradiation. The corresponding products were obtained in high to excellent yields.

Keywords:

• Microwave
• NaBH₄
• reduction
• α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds

Notes

^a Isolated yield.

^b With methanol as a solvent.