Issue 9, 2019

Catalytic β C–H amination via an imidate radical relay

Abstract

The first catalytic strategy to harness imidate radicals for C–H functionalization has been developed. This iodine-catalyzed approach enables β C–H amination of alcohols by an imidate-mediated radical relay. In contrast to our first-generation, (super)stoichiometric protocol, this catalytic method enables faster and more efficient reactivity. Furthermore, lower oxidant concentration affords broader functional group tolerance, including alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, carbonyls, and heteroarenes. Mechanistic experiments interrogating the electronic nature of the key 1,5 H-atom transfer event are included, as well as probes for chemo-, regio-, and stereo-selectivity.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic β C–H amination via an imidate radical relay

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Article information

Article type
Edge Article
Submitted
20 Dec. 2018
Accepted
09 Janv. 2019
First published
17 Janv. 2019
This article is Open Access

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Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 2693-2699

Catalytic β C–H amination via an imidate radical relay

L. M. Stateman, E. A. Wappes, K. M. Nakafuku, K. M. Edwards and D. A. Nagib, Chem. Sci., 2019, 10, 2693 DOI: 10.1039/C8SC05685D

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