in THF-d8 (tetrahydrofuran-d8) PPh3 was added to THF-d8 soln. (Cp*Ir(η3-CH2CHCHPh)(NH=C(NMe2)Me))OTf and react. mixt. was refluxed for 12 h; react. mixt. was cooled to room temp., volatiles were removed, residue was washed with Et2O; elem. anal.;