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Homogeneous asymmetric hydrogenation of unprotected benzophenone N-H imines 1a-r using Ir-(S)-N-benzyl-N-methyl-MonoPhos as a catalyst provides chiral amines 2a-r in 80-96% yield with enantioselectivities up to 98% ee (18 examples) for ortho-substituted substrates.
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