title: Reduction of beta-hydroxyketones by SmI2/H2O/Et3N.
abstract: Reduction of a series of beta-hydroxyketones by SmI2/H2O/Et3N provided 1,3-diols in quantitative yields. The reactions were exceedingly clean with no byproduct formation, negating the need for further purification. Most reactions provided moderate to excellent diastereoselectivity with syn-diols as the major isomer in most instances.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409, USA.
authors.forename: Todd A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Pramod R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Chopade
authors.forename: Göran
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hilmersson
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Flowers