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(57) [Summary] [Structure] Formula (I) (In the formula, R represents a base and Rf represents a perfluoroalkyl group.) An optically active scandium complex represented by the formula: Further, a method for producing an optically active cyclic compound, which comprises reacting an olefin and a diene in the presence of the complex. [Effects] According to the present invention, a catalyst for producing an optically active cyclic compound useful as a synthetic intermediate for physiologically active substances such as iridoid, eicosanoid, etc. in a high optical yield and optical purity, and the catalyst were used. A method for producing an optically active cyclic compound is provided. |