A variety of acyl groups have been employed for protection of alcohols in organic synthesis. Acetate and benzoate which are common protected derivatives are usually deprotected by alkaline hydrolysis or by using nucleophiles such as ammonia, hydrazine and metal alkoxides.1 Reductive cleavage of ester linkages using reducing reagents such as lithium aluminum ... Published on 01 January 1992. Downloaded by google on 09/02/2016 10:54:58. ... View Article Online / Journal ...