Synthesis 2017; 49(05): 981-986
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1588630
short review
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Iodoaminations of Alkenes

Pushpak Mizar
School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Main Building, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UK   eMail: wirth@cf.ac.uk
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Thomas Wirth*
School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Main Building, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UK   eMail: wirth@cf.ac.uk
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Publikationsverlauf

Received: 22. September 2016

Accepted: 26. September 2016

Publikationsdatum:
03. November 2016 (online)


Abstract

The activation of alkenes and their subsequent functionalization is a frequently used methodology in synthetic chemistry. This review highlights recent iodine-mediated aminations and elaborates on the various strategies to bring about regio- or stereoselective transformations.

1 Introduction

2 Strategies and Mechanisms

3 N-Functionalization of Alkenes

4 Enantioselective Iodoaminations

5 Conclusions and Outlook