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Direct-Type Reaction Of Simple Amides
First highly enantioselective direct-type reaction of simple amides and use of a chiral macro crown ether in asymmetric catalysis

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Reductive aromatization of simple cyclic precursors leads to [n]cycloparaphenylenes (n = 5, 7–12) in good yields

Angewandte Chemie 14/2015: Overcoming Limitations
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