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A convenient method for the selective hydrogenation of phenolic benzyl
ether, Cbz, benzyl ester, nitro and olefin functions distinguishing f
rom the MPM (4-methoxybenzyl) protective group for the phenolic hydrox
y groups was accomplished by the addition of pyridine to the Pd/C-cata
lyzed reduction system. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd