Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reductions

A form of Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction — The reduction of ketones and aldehydes to their corresponding alcohols, using aluminium alkoxide catalysis in the presence of a sacrificial alcohol.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction
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