Efficient syntheses of α-branched amines by three- and four-component C-H functionalization employing a diversifiable hydrazone directing group have been developed. The hydrazone in the α-branched amine products has been readily converted to multiple desirable functionalities such as a nitrile, a carboxylic acid, alkenes, and heterocycles using diverse heterolytic chemistry and homolytic transition metal- or photoredox-catalyzed processes. This study represents the first example of a four-component C-H functionalization reaction.
Daniel S Brandes, Alex D Muma, Jonathan A Ellman. Synthesis of α-Branched Amines by Three- and Four-Component C-H Functionalization Employing a Readily Diversifiable Hydrazone Directing Group. Organic letters. 2021 Dec 17;23(24):9597-9601
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