Filling out the space: The title reaction of unactivated CH bonds using aryl amines as the nitrogen source is disclosed (see scheme; dba=dibenzylideneacetone, Tf=trifluoromethanesulfonyl). Either the CN cross-coupling product or the CH amination product could be accessed selectively by adjusting the steric environment of the substrate.
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