Light controls the outcome of a stereoselective reaction. Only in the ring-open form can the shown chelate copper(I) complex transfer its chirality to the cyclopropanation of styrene with ethyl diazoacetate. Irradiation with UV light triggers the ring-closing reaction of the ligand rendering it ineffective (see scheme).
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