FeCl3-catalyzed addition of nitrogen and 1,3-dicarbonyl nucleophiles to olefins

A direct intermolecular addition of nitrogen and 1,3-dicarbonyl nucleophiles to stabilized double bonds (styrenes, 1,3-dienes, enol-ethers, sugars..) in the presence of green and inexpensive FeCl3 catalyst is described. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.