Reaction of amides with NaBH 4-I 2 system in THF gives the corresponding amines in 70–76% yields. Reduction of nitriles yields the corresponding amines in 70–75% yields. The I 2 /NaBH 4 system is useful in the hydrocarboration of olefins and the corresponding alcohols are obtained in 78–92% yields after H 2 O 2 /OH − oxidatio