Herein described is a nickel-catalyzed aminocarbonylation of aryl/alkenyl/allyl (pseudo)halides with isocyanides, providing aryl/alkenyl/allyl amides in 41% to 92% yields. Functional groups such as F, Cl, OMe, and heteroaromatic rings are compatible in the reaction. A Ni(0)/Ni(II) catalytic cycle is proposed based on preliminary experiments and previous literature. The reaction features readily available
The photochemical metal‐free carboamidation of aryl radicals has been exploited for the preparation of aromatic amides, including hetero‐ and polyaromatic derivatives, under visible light irradiation of arylazo sulfones in the presence of isocyanides in aqueous acetonitrile. The process was useful for the smooth preparation of the antidepressant moclobemide.