in tetrahydrofuran Stirring of mixt. at room temp. for 15 h.; Extg. (ether), washing of ext. (aq. HCL, H2O), drying (Na2SO4), evapn., chromy. (hexane-ethyl acetate), elem. anal.;

in methanol Product distributionMechanism;

ethanol

in tetrahydrofuran T=-20 - 20°C;

1: 1-phenylallyl benzoate With C48H50IrNO4P in tetrahydrofuran T=0°C; 2 h; Inert atmosphere; 2: malononitrile, sodium salt in tetrahydrofuran T=0°C; 16 h; Inert atmosphere; optical yield given as percent eeenantioselective reaction;