Highly efficient reduction of tertiary phosphine oxides and sulfides with amine-assisted aluminum hydrides under mild conditions

Reduction of tertiary phosphine oxides and sulfides into the corresponding phosphines with amine-assisted aluminum hydrides has been studied. The method is characterized by mild conditions, short reaction time, high efficiency, and expanded substrate scope. The new method is an alternative to the currently used methods of reducing phosphine oxides or recycling phosphines engaged in organic reactions.