Low-Energy-Electron-Induced Hydroamination of an Alkene

摘要

The transformation of structurally simple molecules into functional materials is one of the ultimate challenges of chemical research. Introducing specific functional groups is an essential step towards this aim. Amino groups are particularly useful as they are versatile linkers that can be used to attach complex molecules.Hydroamination reactions are used in organic synthesis to add ammonia or amines to unsaturated hydrocarbons. They require specifically tailored catalysts because of the high activation barrier arising from electrostatic repulsion between the electron lone pair at the nitrogen atom and the electron-rich double or triple bond.