Cobalt-Catalyzed Umpolung Alkylation of Imines To Generate α-Branched Aliphatic Amines

Org Lett. 2021 May 21;23(10):3818-3822. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c00835. Epub 2021 May 11.

Abstract

Here we report a general and mild approach to prepare α-branched aliphatic amines from imines. This method capitalizes on a cobalt-catalyzed umpolung alkylation of imines, employs easily available reaction partners, and demonstrates a broad substrate scope. Mechanistic studies suggest this transformation occurs by a radical pathway.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't