Technical Notes:
1. Highly enantioselective catalyst for the hydrogenation of E or z ß-acylamido acrylates under
mild conditions and low pressure.
2. Highly enantioselective for the hydrogenation of itaconates at room temperature.
References:
1. J. Org. Chem., 2003, 68, 1701
2. Adv. Synth. Catal., 2004, 346, 1263.
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