Ti(pyridine-2,6-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenolate))(Bn)2 in benzene-d6 T=90°C; 1 h; Sealed tubeInert atmosphereGloveboxSchlenk technique; Catalytic behavior;

lithium 1.) Et2O, 1 h, reflux, 2.) Et2O, 0 deg C, 2 h, then room t.; Yield given. Multistep reaction. Yields of byproduct given. Title compound not separated from byproducts;