Borane-dimethyl sulfide complex is used for hydroborations and reductions. Used with a dendrimeric supported L-pyrrolidinol in the asymmetric reduction of indanones and tetralones. CBS-catalyzed asymmetric reduction of ferrocenyl-1,3-diketones to 1,3-diols. Highly enantioselective reduction of ketones catalyzed by C3-symmetric tripodal hydroxyamides.

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