The O-allylic substitution of hydroxylamines having an N-electron-withdrawing substituent proceeded smoothly to afford O-allylated products by using [IrCl(cod)]2 or Pd(PPh3)4.
The iridium-catalyzed sequential allylic amination of substrates having two allylic carbonate moieties proceeded smoothly, providing the novel method for synthesis of azacycles.