Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.137, No.43, 13748-13751, 2015
Anti-Markovnikov Hydroamination of Homoallylic Amines
The development of an anti-Markovnikov-selective hydroamination of unactivated alkenes is a significant challenge in organometallic chemistry. Herein, we present the rhodium-catalyzed anti-Markovnikov-selective hydroamination of homoallylic amines. The proximal Lewis basic amine serves to promote reactivity and enforce regioselectivity through the formation of the favored metallacycle, thus over-riding the inherent reactivity of the alkene. The scope of both the amine nudeophiles and homoallylic amines that participate in the reaction is demonstrated.