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Synthesis 1986; 1986(9): 693-704
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31754
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Reductive Cleavage of Aliphatic Nitro Groups in Organic Synthesis

Noboru Ono* , Aritsune Kaji
  • *Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606, Japan
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20 August 2002 (online)

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This article reviews the methods of reductive cleavage of aliphatic nitro groups using tri-n-butyltin hydride (TBTH) and their applications in organic synthesis. 1. Introduction 2. Denitration Reactions 3. Synthetic Applications of Denitration Reactions 4. Aliphatic Nitro Compounds as Radical Precursors 5. Olefin Formation via Reductive Cleavage of Nitro Groups

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