di-μ-chloro-bis(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)diiridium; Py2NP(i-Pr)2; potassium tert-butylate in tetrahydrofuran; diethylene glycol dimethyl ether T=70°C; 24 h; Inert atmosphere;

potassium hydroxide; benzaldehyde T=195 - 245°C; 0.416667 h;