Reduction of d-alkoxy enal 1 and 4 by sodium borohydride in methanol with a catalytic amount of magnesium methoxide gave unexpected methoxylated poducts 3 and 6 respectively. Reduction of d-alkoxy enal 1 and 4 by sodium borohydride in methanol with a catalytic amount of magnesium methoxide gave unexpected methoxylated poducts 3 and 6 respectively.