Metal-Free Reduction of Aromatic and Aliphatic Nitro Compounds to Amines: A HSiCl3-Mediated Reaction of Wide General Applicability.

A new, mild, metal-free, HSiCl3-mediated reduction of both aromatic and aliphatic nitro groups to amines that is of wide general applicability, tolerant of many functional groups, and respectful of the stereochemical integrity of stereocenters is reported.