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Synlett 1990; 1990(1): 54-56
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-20987
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Reduction of Carbonyl Compounds to Hydrocarbons with Triisopropyl Phosphite: An Inexpensive New Reducing Agent1

George A. Olah* , An-hsiang Wu
  • *Donald P. and Katherine E. Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and the Department of Chemistry. University of Southern California, Los Angeles,California 90089-1661, USA
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08 March 2002 (online)

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Triisopropyl phosphite, which is readily available and inexpensive, was found to be an effective new reducing agent for converting carbonyl compounds into hydrocarbons. The scope of the reaction and its mechanism were studied.