摘要 |
<p>A process for the reduction of carbonyl compounds comprises mixing the carbonyl compound and an alcoholic reagent, and bringing the mixture to a temperature above 200 °C. The temperature may be higher than the critical temperature of the reagents. The alcohol corresponding to the carbonyl compound is obtained. Fully reduced compounds can also be obtained, alone or in mixture with the corresponding alcohols. The process can be carried out continuously and an apparatus for thus carrying it out is described.</p> |