CO in hexane CO is bubbled into hexane soln. of Ru3(CO)7(μ-CH2)(μ3-η3-CH2C2(i-Pr))(PPh2) in a Schlenk tube, sealing of tube, standing (3 d, -5°C). Color changes from black to yellow, fluffy tan ppt. is noted.; IR-spectroscopy.;

CH3OH; CO in n-heptane Addn. of CH3OH to soln. of Ru-complex under N2, replacing N2 by CO and stirring (4 h, room temp.), freezing in liq. N2, evacuating, warming to room temp.; Distg. under static vac., IR and NMR.;