[{RuCl(μ-Cl)(η3:η3-(2,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene-1,8-diyl))}2] in methanol T=80°C; 4 h; Inert atmosphereSealed tube; diastereoselective reaction;

1: 4-(N,N-dimethlyamino)pyridine; triethylamine / dichloromethane / 0 - 20 °C / Inert atmosphere 2: [{RuCl(μ-Cl)(η3:η3-(2,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene-1,8-diyl))}2] / methanol / 4 h / 80 °C / Inert atmosphere; Sealed tube View Scheme