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based on steric differentiation of chemical similar bonds. This
study thus realizes catalysis and high regioselectivity in the
same system for these useful reactions.
Acknowledgments: Financial support for this work was
provided by NIGMS (R35 GM127135).
Supporting Information Available:
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procedures and product characterization data. This material is
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