C(sp3 )–H Ritter amination by excitation of in situ generated iodine (lll) - BF3 complexes

Abstract

Visible light excitation of Iodine (III) - BF3 complex enables the
formation of carbocations from C(sp3)–H bonds. The complexes are generated catalytically from iodoarene, carboxylate ligand, oxidizing agent Selectfluor, and Lewis acid BF3. This modular catalytic system allows formation of synthetically valuable amine derivatives without metal- or photocatalyst.