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Synthesis 1975; 1975(9): 617-630
DOI: 10.1055/s-1975-34049
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Applications of Diisobutylaluminium Hydride (DIBAH) and Triisobutylaluminium (TIBA) as Reducing Agents in Organic Synthesis

Ekkehard WINTERFELDT*
  • *Institut für Organische Chemie der Technischen Universität Hannover, D-3000 Hannover, Schneiderberg 1B
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12 September 2002 (online)

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The different synthetic procedures for which diisobutylaluminium hydride and triisobutylaluminium have been shown to be the reducing agents of choice are surveyed. The special selectivity and stereoselectivity of both reagents is demonstrated. 1. Introduction and General Remarks 2. Reactions with Ethers 2.1. Aliphatic Ethers 2.2. Aromatic Ethers 2.3. Oxiranes 3. Reactions with Carbonyl Compounds 3.1. Aldehydes and Ketones 3.2. Esters 3.3. Lactones 3.4. Amides and Lactams 3.5. Nitriles 3.6. Miscellaneous Systems 4. Reactions with Carbon-Carbon Multiple Bond Systems 4.1. Double Bonds 4.2. Triple Bonds

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