A catalytic amount of In(OAc)3 smoothly promoted 1,4-reduction of certain α-enones with PhSiH3 in ethanol at ambient temperature. The intermediary enolates could be used for inter- and intramolecular aldol reactions and intramolecular Michael addition.
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