Impact of Adding N-hexylamine to Nickel Metallophotoredox C-N Coupling to Form Diarylamines

J Org Chem. 2025 Jan 24;90(3):1233-1244. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c02106. Epub 2025 Jan 9.

Abstract

The mechanistic understanding of how alkylamines impact Ni-metallophotoredox C-N coupling to form diarylamines remains unclear. In this study, 12-alkylamines were evaluated as additives to determine their effects on the synthesis of diarylamines in a flow photochemical system. Notably, n-hexylamine demonstrated the most significant promotional effect. Spectroscopic studies and experimental data reveal n-hexylamine substitutes DABCO as a Ni catalyst ligand, enhancing yields particularly in sterically hindered arylamines.