Esters can be converted aldehydes using diisobutylaluminum hydride (DIBAH).

1. Introduction
2. General Reaction
3. Contributors

Introduction

Esters can be converted to aldehydes using diisobutylaluminum hydride (DIBAH). The reaction is usually carried out at -78 ^oC to prevent reaction with the aldehyde product.

General Reaction

Example 1:

Contributors

Prof. Steven Farmer (Sonoma State University)