Cationic [(Iminophosphine) Nickel( Allyl)]+ Complexes as the First Example of Nickel Catalysts for Direct Hydroamination of Allenes

The first example of nickel-catalyzed hydroamination of allenes is reported. The new cationic [( 3-iminophosphine) nickel( allyl)](+)catalysts have been fully characterized and act regioselectively in the catalytic hydroamination of allenes with secondary amines at room temperature.