[reaction: see text]. A two-step synthesis of N-protected unsaturated amino alcohols is disclosed that relies on an unexpectedly selective cross-metathesis (CM) involving allyl cyanide and pent-4-en-1-ol. The solution concentration and the identity of the Ru complex used are critical to the selectivity and efficiency of CM reactions. The intermediate obtained by CM is converted efficiently to the final desired products through a one-pot nitrile reduction/amine protection procedure.
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