ortho-Allylation of anilines with vinylaziridines in hexafluoroisopropanol†
Abstract
Transition-metal-free reaction of N,N-dialkylanilines with 1-sulfonyl-2-vinylaziridines in hexafluoroisopropanol under air gave ortho-allylated anilines in moderate to excellent yields. The reaction also features mild reaction conditions, ortho-monoallylation selectivity, E-configured C–C double bonds, wide substrate scope and good compatibility of functional groups.