Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5279195 Tetrahedron Letters 2007 4 Pages PDF
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Diborane is readily generated in situ at 25 °C in toluene using the Bu4NBH4/PhCH2Cl and Bu4NBH4/I2 reagent systems. The reagent prepared in this way is used for the reduction of carbonyl compounds and hydroboration-oxidation of olefins to obtain the corresponding alcohols in good yields.

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A simple and convenient method for the preparation of diborane from tetrabutylammonium borohydride and benzyl chloride for application in organic synthesis
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