Kuhn‐Winterstein Reduction

Abstract

The conversion of adjacent diols into corresponding olefins by means of a diphosphorus tetraiodide reduction is known as the Kuhn–Winterstein reduction. The study finds that in most cases, this reaction gives trans ‐olefins as major products, unless the diol group is a part of a ring. This reaction is impotant for the conversion of the diols into corresponding olefins.