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The research aims to develop a cost-effective method for reducing carboxylic acids and amides without catalysts or additives.

Catalyst- and Additive-Free Reduction of Carboxylic Acids and Amides Using Ammonia Borane as Hydrogen Source

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Demonstrates a new method to reduce carboxylic acids and amides, suggesting an economical approach for synthesis.

The research aims to develop a cost-effective method for reducing carboxylic acids and amides without catalysts or additives.
Utilized ammonia borane as a hydrogen source for reduction
Applied the method to both aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acids
Conducted experiments without catalysts or additional additives
Successfully reduced various types of carboxylic acids and amides
Demonstrated air-stable properties of NH3·BH3
Achieved reductions efficiently and economically

Guo et al. (2025) studied this question.

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