New method for the reduction of olefins via diimide on solid supports

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Keith R. Buszek, buszekk@umkc.edu and Neil Brown, brownne@umkc.edu. Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Spencer Chemical Laboratories, 205 SCB, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2481
A mild and efficient method for the diimide reduction of olefins and other functional groups on solid supports (e.g., Ellman resin) is described. The scope and limitations of the method will be discussed. Several representative examples are provided.