Graphical abstract. Credit: Tokyo Tech When synthesizing new compounds, it is advantageous to have reactants that are widely available and a simple method which produces a high yield of products with little waste (undesirable byproducts). In this regard, the alkylation of alcohols through a method known as “borrowing hydrogen” (BH) ...
See Details: Inexpensive, reusable Mn catalysts make for efficient alkylation of ketones with alcohols