Aminolysis of Epoxides Using Iridium Trichloride as an Efficient Catalyst

Abstract

Iridium trichloride catalyzes the ring opening of epoxides by aryl, heterocyclic, or aliphatic amines under mild conditions. The reactions proceed at room temperature to afford the corresponding β-amino alcohols in excellent yields. In general, the aminolysis of cyclopentene oxide is faster than that of cyclohexene oxide in the presence of iridium trichloride as a catalyst.

epoxides - iridium trichloride - amines - amino alcohols - aminolysis

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