Copper-Catalyzed Alkylation of Aliphatic Amines Induced by Visible Light

We report herein that primary aliphatic amines can be cleanly mono-alkylated by unact ivated secondary alkyl iodides in the presence of visible light and a copper catalyst.

Source: Organometallic Current - November 29, 2017 Category: Chemistry Tags: Alkylation Cu catalyzed Visible light Source Type: blogs