A new synthesis of cross-aldols from two different carbonyl compounds by using di-n-butylboryl trifluoromethanesulfonate and tertiary amine is described. In the case of methyl ketones, the reaction takes place in regiospecific manner to afford the corresponding aldols in good yields.
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