Metal-free Photocatalytic Intermolecular anti-Markovnikov Hydroamination of Unactivated Alkenes

The development of photocatalytic intermolecular hydroamination reaction between N-aminated dihydropyridines and unactivated alkenes is reported. Metal-free co-catalysts, rhodamine 6G and thiophenol, in presence of visible light are used to initiate the process. The transformation shows a broad substrate scope, both alkenes and amidyl radical can act as coupling partners. The radical strategy provides excellent anti-Markovnikov selectivity and regioselectivity in diene substrates.