Solvent-mediated chemoselective reduction of aldehydes by using tributyltin hydride in methanol, aqueous organic solvents, or water: An environmentally benign process

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(99)01902-4

Aldehydes are reduced chemoselectively by using tributyltin hydride in methanol, aqueous organic solvents, or water to provide the corresponding alcohols in high yields. No additional catalyst is required.