Selenium-catalyzed allylic C–H phosphoramidation of alkenes

Abstract

We report herein a synthesis of allylic phosphoramidates from alkenes by selenium-catalyzed allylic C–H derivatization. This method features mild conditions, broad substrate scope, and high functional group tolerance, enabling late-stage modification of a number of complex substrates. In addition, this protocol was applied to modify caryophyllene and produced a photoaffinity probe capable of proteomic target labeling in live HeLa cells.