Catalytic C–H oxidation in synthesis: Enabling methodology for the preparation of nitrogen-containing compounds

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Justin Du Bois, Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5080
A central objective of our research program is aimed at the invention of highly selective oxidation reactions having general utility for the synthesis of amines and amine derivatives. These efforts have manifest in the development of a unique, catalytic C-H amination process that makes possible the facile and efficient oxidative cyclization of carbamate and sulfamate esters. The heterocyclic products obtained are themselves precursors to 1,2- and 1,3-amino alcohols as well as other functionalized amine structures. A general discussion of this C-H amination methodology and highlights of its application for the assembly of nitrogen-rich marine natural products will be presented.