The synthesis of L-(+)-alaninol was described.L-Alanine, as starting material, was esterified with thionyl chloride and ethanol.The ester formed was reduced by zinc borohydride and hydrolyzed with sodium hydroxide to yield the title compound with 60% overall yield and 99% content.Zinc borohydride was prepared by the reaction of potassium borohydride and anhydrous zinc chloride.