Technical Notes:
1. Reagent used for the conversion of a-haloaldehydes into acylating agents via a catalyzed internal redox reaction.
2.Reagent used for reduction of styryl and propargylic alcohols.
3.Catalyst for the synthesis of 3-substituted phthalides
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