Copper-Catalyzed Electrophilic Amination of Diorganozinc Reagents

Abstract

The copper-catalyzed electrophilic amination of diorganozinc reagents employing O-acyl N,N-dialkyl hydroxylamine derivatives as aminating agents is described. This reaction offers a general method for the preparation of tertiary amines in high yields and is noteworthy for its convenience both in terms of reaction conditions employed (room temperature, </=1 h) and ease of product isolation (acid/base extractive workup).