Anti-Markovnikov additions to N-allylic derivatives involving ammonium-carbenium superelectrophiles

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Jun 14;48(47):5877-9. doi: 10.1039/c2cc32246c. Epub 2012 May 8.

Abstract

Anti-Markovnikov additions to non-conjugated unsaturated amines in superacid are reported. In situ NMR studies, DFT calculations and labelled substrates reactions support the involvement of new ammonium-carbenium superelectrophiles in this original process.