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Original Articles

Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetraborate (Btpptb) As A Selective Reducing Agent For Reduction Of Aldehydes And Ketones To The Corresponding Alcohols

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Pages 165-170 | Received 28 Jan 2000, Accepted 20 Apr 2000, Published online: 19 Dec 2006
 

Abstract

Benzyltriphenylphosphonium tetraborate (BTPPTB) (1) generated as a white solid from benzyltriphenylphosphonium chloride and sodium borohydride has been found to be a selective and versatile reducing agent. The reagent in methanol is very useful for reduction of aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding alcohols

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