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The synthesis of chiral γ-keto bisphosphonates is described. Michael addition of cyclic ketones to vinyl gem-bisphosphonate catalyzed by 0.1 mol equiv. (S)-(+)-1-(2-pyrrolidinyl)pyrrolidine and benzoic acid gave the products in yields of up to 86 %, dr (cis/trans) > 1:99 and ee of up to 99 %. (© Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2008)