We outline a simple protocol that accesses directly unprotected secondary amines by intramolecular C–N bond forming dearomatization or aryl C–H amination. The method is dependent on the generation of a potent electrophilic aminating agent released by in situ deprotection of O-Ts activated N-Boc hydroxylamines.

A C−N bond forming dearomatization protocol with broad scope is outlined. Specifically, bifunctional amino reagents are used for sequential nucleophilic and electrophilic C−N bond formations, with the latter effecting the key dearomatization step. Using this approach, γ‐arylated alcohols are converted to a wide range of differentially protected spirocyclic pyrrolidines in just two or three steps.

Aza‐Heck cyclizations initiated by oxidative addition of Pd⁰‐catalysts into the N−O bond of N‐(pentafluoro‐benzoyloxy)sulfonamides are described. These studies, which encompass only the second class of aza‐Heck reaction developed to date, provide direct access to diverse N‐heterocyclic ring systems.

A novel electrochemical methodology was developed for preparing MOM ethers under safe, inexpensive and scalable conditions.