Formal propagation of (hetero)arylamine is achieved via a one-pot Buchwald–Hartwig C–N cross-coupling and nitro reduction sequence, enabling a rapid modular synthesis of diverse amino-di(hetero)arylamines from (hetero)arylamines and halogenated nitrobenzenes. Various functionalized aromatic amines with different electronic and steric environments can be efficiently prolongated to formally incorporate
Compounds of Formula la, lb, Ic, Ila, lIb, lIc, Illa, Illb, IIIc, IVa, IVb, or IVc, or, are described, where the various substituents are defined herein. The compounds can modulate a property or effect of Akt3 in vitro or in vivo, and can also be used, individually or in combination with other agents, in the prevention or treatment of a variety of conditions. Methods for synthesizing the compounds are described. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using these compounds or compositions, individually or in combination with other agents or compositions, in the prevention or treatment of a variety of conditions are also described.