Cobalt-Catalyzed Cycloisomerization of N,N-Diallylanilines

Cobalt catalysts bearing 2-imino-1,10-phenanthroline ligands are quite efficient bench-stable catalysts for the oligomerization of ethylenes. Herein, their further application was developed in the catalytic transformation of N,N-diallylanilines to pyrrolidines through a cycloisomerization process. In this protocol, chlorobenzene is a vital additive to promote reaction efficiency.