Alkene Hydroamination via Earth‐Abundant Transition Metal (Iron, Cobalt, Copper and Zinc) Catalysis: A Mechanistic Overview

Abstract This review gives a mechanistic overview of the most relevant advances in the area of alkene (formal) hydroamination promoted by earth‐abundant transition metal catalysts involving iron, cobalt, copper and zinc. Focus will be on catalytic systems for which in depth investigations have been conducted to elucidate the activation pathway and operating mechanism. The relevant literature has been covered from 2012 until early 2019. magnified image