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The condensation of enantiopure beta-amino esters with beta-ketoesters followed by cyclization and decarboxylation afforded 2,3-dihydro-4-pyridones 3, which were selectively hydrogenated to provide 2,6-disubstituted 4-hydroxypiperdines.
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