First-Row Late Transition Metals for Catalytic (Formal) Hydro­amination of Unactivated Alkenes

This short review provides an overview of the most noteworthy achievements in the area of hydroamination and formal hydro­amination of unactivated alkenes catalysed by zinc-, copper-, nickel-, cobalt-, and iron-based systems. The relevant literature from 2009 until mid-2016 has been covered. 1 Introduction 2 Activation Strategies 3 Zinc-Based Catalytic Systems 4 Copper-Based Catalytic Systems 5 Nickel-Based Catalytic System 6 Cobalt-Based Catalytic System 7 Iron-Based Catalytic Systems 8 Outlook