Catalytic transfer reduction has been reviewed recently.1 In an attempt to extend the scope and utility of this reaction 0 Reaction conditions: 0.5 g of starting material, 5 mL of cyclohexenedonor, 100 mg of 10% Pd/C, 50 mg of anhydrous FeCL, 1.0 mL of acetic anhydride, reflux 12 h maximum. 6 Yield determinedgas chromatographically. © 1979, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.