Ketoreduktio

Ketoreduktio is a chemical reaction in which a ketone group is reduced to a hydroxyl group. This process typically involves the addition of hydrogen atoms to the carbonyl carbon of the ketone, resulting in the formation of an alcohol. The reaction can be carried out using various reducing agents, such as sodium borohydride (NaBH4), lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4), or hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst like palladium on carbon (Pd/C). The mechanism of ketoreduktio involves the transfer of hydride ions (H-) from the reducing agent to the ketone, followed by protonation to form the alcohol. This reaction is commonly used in organic synthesis to convert ketones into alcohols, which are important intermediates in the production of various pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and other chemicals. The ketoreduktio reaction is reversible under certain conditions, allowing for the selective reduction of ketones in the presence of other functional groups.