2-(diphenylphosphino)biphenyl ether; bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)-rhodium(I) tetrafluoroborate in 1,4-dioxane T=70°C; anti-Markovnikov hydroamination; 24 h; Product distribution; Further Variations:ReagentsSolventsTemperatures;

1: 88 percent / dimethylsulfoxide / 20 h / 80 °C 2: dimethylformamide / 7 h / 60 °C 3: cesium fluoride / dimethylformamide / 20 h / Ambient temperature 4: xylene / 2 h / Heating View Scheme

1: With 1-chloroethyl chlorocarbonate; sodium carbonate in 1,2-dichloro-ethane T=70°C; 1 h; 2: in methanol; 1,2-dichloro-ethane T=70°C; 1 h;