First-Row Late Transition Metals for Catalytic (Formal) Hydro­amination of Unactivated Alkenes

Abstract

This short review provides an overview of the most noteworthy achievements in the area of hydroamination and formal hydro­amination of unactivated alkenes catalysed by zinc-, copper-, nickel-, cobalt-, and iron-based systems. The relevant literature from 2009 until mid-2016 has been covered.

1 Introduction

2 Activation Strategies

3 Zinc-Based Catalytic Systems

4 Copper-Based Catalytic Systems

5 Nickel-Based Catalytic System

6 Cobalt-Based Catalytic System

7 Iron-Based Catalytic Systems

8 Outlook

Key words

catalysis - hydroamination - unactivated alkenes - amines - first-row late transition metals - copper - iron

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