Iridium‐Catalyzed Synthesis of Primary Allylic Amines from Allylic Alcohols: Sulfamic Acid as Ammonia Equivalent

Two for the price of one: Sulfamic acid serves not only as a nitrogen source but also as an in situ activator of hydroxy groups in the first direct iridium-catalyzed synthesis of primary allylic amines from allylic alcohols (see scheme; cod=cycloocta-1,5-diene). The reaction is catalyzed by a commercially available iridium complex and a phosphoramidite-based bidentate phosphorus–olefin ligand.