还原胺化反应，又称鲍奇还原（Borch reduction，区别于伯奇Birch还原反应），是一种简便的把醛酮转换成胺的方法。

首先是胺与羰基加成，缩合，生成羰基的结构类似物西弗碱（Schiff Base），后者接受氢供体的氢传递生成最终产物胺。见图：

Reductive amination (also known as reductive alkylation) is a form of amination that involves the conversion of a carbonyl group to an amine via an intermediate imine. The carbonyl group is most commonly a ketone or an aldehyde. It is considered the most important way to make amines, and a majority of amines made in the pharmaceutical industry are made this way.