A new copper-catalyzed intermolecular 1,2-aminoalkylation of alkenes with α-bromoalkyl
esters and amines for the synthesis of γ-amino esters is described. Employing the
Cu(OTf)2 and 2,2′-bipyridine catalytic system, the three-component reaction allows the formation
of two new chemical bonds, including one C–C bond and one C–N bond, in a single reaction,
and represents a new alkene difunctionalization using a radical strategy.
Key words
copper - aminoalkylation - alkenes - γ-amino esters - α-bromoalkyl esters