1. Catalytic Enantioselective CC Coupling—Allyl Transfer and Mukaiyama Aldol Reaction
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3. Lanthanide(III) trifluoromethanesulfonates as extraordinarily effective new catalysts for the aminolysis of 1,2-epoxides