Corey-Bakshi-Shibata Reduction

Corey-Bakshi-Shibata Reduction

The Corey-Bakshi-Shibata (CBS) reduction allows the enantioselective reduction of ketones using oxazaborolidine catalysts; it is also known as the Corey-Itsuno reduction. When the oxazaborolidine has a rigid bicyclic structure, high enantiomeric excess can be...