BH₃·THF; H₂O₂/NaOH
BH₃·THF; H₂O₂/NaOH in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Alkene reactions.
Overview
BH₃·THF; H₂O₂/NaOH is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Alkene reactions
- What it does: Alkene → alcohol
- Regiochemistry / stereochemistry: Anti-Markovnikov, syn
- Watch out for: No rearrangement
Example
Propene reacts to give 1-Propanol (THF, then H₂O₂/NaOH).