Facile, green, and functional group-tolerant reductions of carboxylic acids…in, or with, water
Karthik S. Iyer, Chandler B. Nelson, Bruce H. Lipshutz
Abstract
Facile reductions of carboxylic acids to aldehydes or alcohols can be effected under mild conditions upon initial conversion to their corresponding S -2-pyridyl thioesters.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryFunctional groupCarboxylic acidGroup (periodic table)Organic chemistryPolymerChemistry and Chemical EngineeringChemical Synthesis and ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques