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Combining dynamic kinetic resolution with an aldol reaction provides access
to P-hydroxy ester derivatives with high enantiomeric purity (up to 99% ee
) in a one-pot procedure, Only simple starting materials are required in th
is enantioselective process, and preformation of a silyl enol ether is not
necessary.