Abstract
A transition‐metal‐free method for the hydrosilane reduction of aromatic and aliphatic nitro compounds to the corresponding amines is reported. Et3SiH is found to be the optimal reductant in this B(C6F5)3‐catalyzed deoxygenation. The functional‐group tolerance is, however, moderate.
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