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Catalytic activation of C-H bonds adjacent to nitriles supported by Wang re
sin can be performed with ruthenium dihydride complex RuH2(PPh3)(4) (1). Al
dol and Michael reactions of the solid-supported cyanoacetates proceed to g
ive the corresponding adducts in good yields under mild and neutral conditi
ons. Four-component reactions that include sequential aldol-Michael-Michael
reaction by C-H activation take place diastereoselectively.