Functionalized heteroaromatic amines are readily prepared by
the oxidative coupling of polyfunctional zinc amidocuprates using PhI(OAc)2 as
oxidant. Various sensitive heterocyclic organometallics undergo
this oxidative cross-coupling reaction furnishing aminated heteroaromatics.
A high functional group tolerance and relative insensibility to
steric hindrance characterize this general amination reaction. A
practical procedure for the preparation of protected primary and
secondary as well as tertiary heteroaryl amines is described.
amination - amidocuprates - C-N bond
formation - lithium amides - polyfunctional zinc
reagents