Remarkable additive effects of imides and 1,3-indandione were found in
an iridium-BICP catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of imines. The hig
hest enantioselectivity of 95% ee has been obtained for the hydrogenat
ion of 2,3,3-trimethylindolenine catalyzed by an Ir-BICP catalyst. (C)
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