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[reaction: see text] The direct Michael addition of aldehydes and ketones to nitrostyrene, catalyzed by N-i-Pr-2,2'-bipyrrolidine, is described. The desired 1,4-adducts are obtained in excellent yield with enantioselectivities up to 85% ee and dr up to 95:5 of the syn product.
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