1: alpha-Phenylpropyl alcohol With zinc(II) chloride; lithium tert-butylate in tetrahydrofuran 2 h; RefluxInert atmosphere; 2: (S)-pentafluorophenyl 2-phenylbutanoate in tetrahydrofuran T=20°C; 12 h; Inert atmosphere; optical yield given as percent deenantioselective reaction;

1: 1-hydroxy-2-(1-methyl)-propylbenzene With zinc(II) chloride; lithium tert-butylate in tetrahydrofuran 2 h; RefluxInert atmosphere; 2: (S)-pentafluorophenyl 2-phenylbutanoate in tetrahydrofuran T=20°C; 12 h; Inert atmosphere;