Woollins Reagent: A Chemoselective Reducing Agent for 1,4-Enediones and 1,4-Ynediones to Saturated 1,4-Diones

Abstract

Woollins reagent was found to act as a highly chemo­selective reagent for the reduction of a wide range of 1,4-enediones and 1,4-ynediones in methanol to afford the corresponding saturated 1,4-diketones in good yields under mild reaction conditions.

Key words

Woollins reagent - chemoselective reduction - 1,4-enediones - 1,4-ynediones - 1,4-diketones

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