nBu4NI-Catalyzed oxidative imidation of ketones and imides for the synthesis of alpha-amino ketones were realized for the first time. The methodology is characterized by its wide substrate scope even for acetone with readily available phthalimide, saccharin and succinimide, which opens a new pathway for direct imidation of ketones.
method for the synthesis of 2‐amino and β‐amino five‐membered heterocyclic derivatives that are closely related to a variety of biologically active natural products is described. Regioselectivity was achieved through a metalcatalytic or organocatalyticapproach. Preliminary studies on the reaction mechanism suggest a radical imidation pathway; however, further studies are needed to verify the mechanism