Part 1. Reduction of S-alkyl-thionocarbonates and related compounds in the presence of trialkylboranes/air.
A new, mild, and environment friendly process for the reduction of S-alkyl-thionocarbonates, iodides and related compounds to the corresponding hydrocarbons at room temperature with good to excellent yields is described. This method uses a trialkylborane in excess (Et3B or Bu3B) and air.
Boivin
Jean
J
Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles, C,N,R,S,, Avenue de la Terrasse, 91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France. jean.boivin@icsn.cnrs-gif.fr
Nguyen
Van Tai
VT