Reducing Agents

We have just the right reducing agents that you need to support your reduction reaction methods of organic synthesis in small molecule research. Selected highlights are:

BIRCH REDUCTION

The Birch reduction method converts an arene into 1,4-cyclohexadiene. Historically, the Birch reduction wasn’t a viable option for large-scale reactions. However, Baran group modifications published in 2019 now allow for scaled-up reactions.

CLEMMENSEN REDUCTION

Clemmensen reduction transforms an aldehyde or ketone into a methylene group through deoxygenation. While the original reaction typically had strongly acidic conditions, Yamamura and colleagues further developed a technique for the reaction to take place under milder conditions.