There is disclosed a process for the asymmetrical hydrogenation of (E)-2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol of formula STR1 wherein R1 is as defined herein, to give compounds of formula STR2 The catalyst is a neutral or cationic rhodium complex of a chiral atropisomeric phosphine.
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(2008/06/13)
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