Preparation
47.0.2 Reduction
Synthesis from an Aldehyde
Figure 137 Synthesis of alcohol from an aldehyde by reduction.
The image above shows the synthesis of an alcohol from an aldehyde by reduction.
Synthesis from a Ketone
Figure 138 Synthesis of alcohol from an aldehyde by reduction
The image above shows the synthesis of an alcohol from a ketone by reduction.
Synthesis from an Ester
Figure 139 Synthesis of alcohol from an ester by reduction
The image above shows the synthesis of an alcohol from an ester by reduction. Esters can
be hydrolysed to form an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
Synthesis from a Carboxylic Acid
Figure 140 Synthesis of alcohol from a carboxylic acid by reduction
The image above shows the synthesis of an alcohol from a carboxylic acid reacted by re-
duction.