in formal insertions into CHbonds, activated by phenyl or vinyl groups, or by O-substituents. Scope and limitations of the reaction were investigated. Yields of up to 84% were achieved in the most favorable cases. Yields were enhanced by electron-releasing substituents and decreased by steric hindrance. Aziridination competed with allylic insertion with olefinic substrates. The insertion reaction proceeded
The title reaction is found to proceed in the presence of a rhodium/diene catalyst. Variously substituted diarylmethylamines and allylamines having an N-arenesulfonyl protection are obtained in good yields, which are important building blocks in organic synthesis.