in neat (no solvent) (Ar); reaction of Pd complex with excess of C8H18Si2O for 2 h, filtration, cooling (-78°C), crystn.; removal of mother liquor, washing (cold C5H12), drying (in vacuo, 20°C); elem. anal.;

1: not given 2: neat (no solvent) View Scheme

in neat (no solvent) (Ar);

in neat (no solvent) byproducts: P(iPr)3; (Ar); dissociation of Pd complex in hepta-1,6-diene soln.;