(S)-BINAL-H

Lithium (S)-2,2'-dihydroxy-1,1'-binaphthyl-aluminum hydride complex
CAS Number
100646-13-3
PubChem
Molecular Formula
C30H28AlLiO2
Molecular Weight
454.47 g/mol
Chiral Catalysts Catalysts
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(S)-BINAL-H is the chiral aluminum hydride reducing agent developed by Noyori, prepared from (S)-BINOL, lithium aluminum hydride, and an alcohol. It is renowned for asymmetric reduction of aromatic ketones and α,β-unsaturated ketones with high enantioselectivity.

Applications

  • Asymmetric reduction of aromatic ketones
  • Enantioselective reduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones
  • Synthesis of allylic alcohols
  • Preparation of chiral secondary alcohols

Specifications

Property Value
CAS 100646-13-3
Molecular Formula C30H28AlLiO2
Molecular Weight 454.47 g/mol
Purity >95% (in situ preparation)
Form Solution in THF/toluene

Features

  • Predictable stereochemical outcome
  • High enantioselectivity for aryl ketones
  • Selective 1,2-reduction of enones
  • Excellent functional group discrimination

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