Benzylic C–H addition of aromatic amines to alkenes using a scandium catalyst?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2021-03-09 DOI: 10.1039/D1CC00306B

Abstract

An efficient and selective benzylic C(sp3)–H addition of o-CH3-substituted tertiary aromatic amines to alkenes has been achieved using an anilido-oxazoline ligand supported scandium catalyst, which provides an atom-economic method for the synthesis of a new family of alkylated tertiary anilines. A wide range of amine and alkene substrates are compatible with the catalyst system.

Graphical abstract: Benzylic C–H addition of aromatic amines to alkenes using a scandium catalyst
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