Reductions by the Alumino- and Borohydrides in Organic Synthesis

A complete guide to selection and use of the best reagents for a wide range of transformations<br> <br> This book is the updated and expanded Second Edition of Jacqueline Seyden-Penne’s practical guide to selection of reducing reagents in organic synthesis. It is an indispensable working resource for organic synthetic chemists-the only reference focusing exclusively on aluminohydrides and borohydrides and their derivatives.<br> <br> Simple to use, it is organized according to specific reductions so that chemists can more easily match the best reagent to a given transformation. Throughout, Dr. Seyden-Penne emphasizes four crucial categories: compatibility, possibilities for partial reduction, the regio- and stereoselectivity of reductions that are altered or controlled by neighboring groups, and asymmetric reductions.<br> <br> Extremely well-referenced, Reductions by the Alumino- and Borohydrides in Organic Synthesis provides the most up-to-date, detailed coverage of:<br> * Successful techniques for performing highly selective reductions<br> * Chemo-, regio-, stereo-, and enantioselective reductions of both simple and complex compounds<br> * Best methods for obtaining the main functional groups by hydridereduction, provided in quick-reference tabular form<br> * New and more selective reagents developed within the last five years<br> * Experimental conditions, including solvent and temperature, and yields for most cases described.