Synfacts 2010(9): 1062-1062  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1257903
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Regioselective Hydroarylation of Protected Allylic Amines

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Thomas Kunz
G. C. Tsui, F. Menard, M. Lautens*
University of Toronto, Canada
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Publication History

Publication Date:
23 August 2010 (online)

Significance

A rhodium(I)-catalyzed hydroarylation of unactivated alkenes with arylboronic acids is reported. The regioselectivity of the addition is highly dependent on the protecting group and the carbon chain length of the allylic amine.