Technical Notes:
1.Precatalyst for reduction of esters and a, ?-unsaturated ketones.
2. Catalyzes reductive deoxygenation of alcohols and hydroxylamines. Catalyst for the radical cyclization of epoxides .
3.Reagent for the conversion of enynes to bicyclic cyclo pentenones. 5. Catalyzes silylation of alkenes and alkynes.
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