NBu4NI-catalyzed intermolecular C-O cross-coupling reactions: Synthesis of alkyloxyamines

Article abstract of DOI:10.1039/c5ra12691f

A practical and simple nBu₄NI-catalyzed C-O bond formation for the synthesis of alkyloxyamines was achieved under metal-free conditions. The reaction is applicable to the coupling of a range of benzylic and allylic hydrocarbons with N-hydroxyphthalimide and is tolerant of various functional groups. The reaction mechanism was primarily investigated and a radical process was proposed.