Iridium-Catalyzed C–H Amination with Anilines at Room Temperature: Compatibility of Iridacycles with External Oxidants

Described herein is the development
of an iridium-catalyzed direct
C–H amination of benzamides with anilines at room temperature,
representing a unique example of an Ir catalyst system that is compatible
with external oxidants. Mechanistic details, such as the isolation
and characterization of key iridacycle intermediates, are also discussed.