Transition metal-free iodine-promoted haloamination of unfunctionalized olefins†
Abstract
A transition metal-free route to 3-halopiperidines and 2-halomethylpiperidines was described. In the presence of iodine, potassium persulfate and a suitable halogen source, intramolecular haloamination of 4-penten-1-amines and 5-hexen-1-amines proceeded readily, leading to the corresponding substituted piperidines in good isolated yields.