We have found that several transition metal cluster compounds act as homogeneous catalyst precursors in alkyl exchange reactions of tertiary amines; treatment of mixtures of Et3N and Pr3N with either Ru3(CO)12, Os3(CO)12, or Ir4(CO)12 and water leads to very efficient alkyl exchange.
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