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K-selectride

K-selectride is the organoboron compound with the formula . It is the potassium salt of tri(sec-butyl)borohydride. The compound is sold as solution in THF. It is a strong reducing agent. Solutions are pyrophoric and highly reactive toward water and protic compounds. It is handled using air-free technique. It is produced by the reaction of tri(sec-butyl)borane with potassium hydride. The reagent is used to reduce ketones to alcohols.

References

References

  1. (2001). "Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis".
  2. (2001). "Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis (EROS)".
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