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  • 105Corey-Itsuno reduction — The Corey Itsuno Reduction, also known as the Corey Bakshi Shibata (CBS) reduction, is a chemical reaction in which an achiral ketone is enantioselectively reduced to produce the corresponding chiral, non racemic alcohol. The oxazaborolidine… …

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  • 110poison — poisoner, n. poisonless, adj. poisonlessness, n. /poy zeuhn/, n. 1. a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health. 2. something harmful or pernicious, as to happiness or well being: the poison of slander. 3.… …

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