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Ce(OTf)3 is proposed as a valuable Lewis acid promoter in the per-O-acetylation reactions of sugars. The Ce(OTf)3 is an environmentally friendly catalyst, used in very low percentage, and can be recovered after reaction and used without significant loss of activity.
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