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Girard′s reagent T is a chemical compound that functions as a powerful reducing agent in organic synthesis. It is used to convert aldehydes and ketones into the corresponding alcohols. The mechanism of action involves the transfer of a hydride ion from the reagent to the carbonyl group, resulting in the reduction of the functional group to an alcohol. This process occurs through a nucleophilic addition mechanism, where the hydride ion attacks the electrophilic carbon of the carbonyl group, leading to the formation of an alkoxide intermediate. Girard′s reagent T plays a role in facilitating this transformation by providing the necessary hydride source for the reduction reaction to proceed. Its ability to selectively reduce carbonyl groups may be useful in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Girard′s reagent T, 100 g | sc-235251 | 100 g | $43.00 |