The structure, dynamics, reactivity, and selectivity of mixed dimers (see equation) formed from the chiral lithium amides and alkyllithium reagents have been studied by NMR spectroscopy. These mixed complexes have been used in the asymmetric alkylation of benzaldehyde to give (S)-1-phenyl-1-pentanol in up to 92 % ee.
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Arvidsson et al. (1999) studied this question.
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