hydrogen; tetracarbonylbis(μ-chloro)dirhodium(I) in benzene T=140°C; P=36775.4 Torr; 18 h; Further byproducts given. Title compound not separated from byproducts;
pyridine; osmium(III) chloride; dihydrogen peroxide in acetonitrile T=80°C; Oxidation; P=1500.15 Torr; 1.5 h; Title compound not separated from byproducts.;
triphenylphosphine; tetracarbonylbis(μ-chloro)dirhodium(I) in benzene T=150°C; P=36775.4 Torr; 15 h; Further byproducts given. Title compound not separated from byproducts;