A novel transition metal-free conjugate reduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones with tosylhydrazine as a hydrogen source

A novel and efficient method has been developed for the chemoselective conjugate reduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones with tosylhydrazine as a hydrogen source to the corresponding saturated ketones in moderate to good yields. The present protocol does not require the use of transition metal, and is efficient being applicable to a wide range of substrates (25 examples).