Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1995, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (2): 101-103.

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Selective Reduction of Oxygen-Containing Ferrocene Derivatives with NaBH3CN-ZnCl2

Lin Xinxin1, W E Lindsell2   

  1. 1. Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650;
    2. Deparrment of Chemistry, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom
  • Received:1994-07-24 Revised:1994-12-02 Published:1995-04-10 Online:1995-04-10

Abstract: NaBH3CN-ZnCl2 was applied for the selective reduction deoxygenation of hydroxyland carbonyl groups in ferrocene derivatives under mild condition without affecting on thecarboxy groups.The molar ratio of B/Fe and Zn/Fe,as well as the solvents showed important influences on the deoxygenation.The possible intermediates were suggested.

Key words: sodium cyanoborohydrate, zink chloride, ferrocene derivative, selective reduction