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The conjugate addition of propionate silylketene acetal 1 to 2-carbome
thoxy cyclopentenone is promoted by bis(oxazoline)-Cu(II) complexes wi
th high diastereoselectivity and good enantiomeric excesses. The absol
ute configuration of the product can be controlled by varying the copp
er counterion. A catalytic version of the reaction was developed, whic
h gave ketoacid 5a in 72% d.e. and 63% e.e. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevie
r Science Ltd