ChemInform Abstract: Template Catalysis by Metal—Ligand Cooperation. C—C Bond Formation via Conjugate Addition of Non‐Activated Nitriles under Mild, Base‐Free Conditions Catalyzed by a Manganese Pincer Complex.

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AbstractThe title transformation proves efficient for the Michael addition of non‐activated aliphatic nitriles onto α,β‐unsaturated carbonyl compounds, including ester and cyclic or acyclic keto derivatives.