To provide a method for producing an alkane or alkene compound by reduction of a carbon-carbon multiple bond.
The method comprises the following process: Either one of alkene or alkyne compound of general formula(1) or general formula(2)( wherein, R1 to R6 are each H or the like ) or their mixture is reacted in the presence of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a bromine oxide of general formula(3)( wherein, M is H or a metal atom; and m is an integer of 1-3 ) and hydrogen peroxide, a hydrazine compound of general formula(4)( wherein, n is an integer of ≥0 ) and an acid to obtain the objective alkane or alkene compound of general formulas(5) to (7)( wherein, R1 to R6 are each the same as mentioned above ). By this method, the objective alkane or alkene compound can be easily produced without any hydrogenation equipment.
