Iron(iii)-catalyzed radical α,β-aminophosphinoylation of styrenes with diphenylphosphine oxides and anilinesElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Experimental procedure and spectra. See DOI: 10.1039/c8ob02151a

A Fe-catalyzed highly regioselective α,β-difunctionalization of vinylarenes with diphenylphosphine oxides and anilines is disclosed, in which α,β-aminophosphinoylation is efficiently and conveniently constructed under mild conditions with good functional compatibility and a broad substrate scope. The control experiments have revealed a radical reaction pathway. A Fe-catalyzed highly regioselective α,β-difunctionalization of vinylarenes with diphenylphosphine oxides and anilines is disclosed, in which α,β-aminophosphinoylation is efficiently and conveniently constructed with good functional compatibility and a broad substrate scope.