Gold(III)-catalyzed Intermolecular Hydroamination of C-(tetra-O-acetyl- β -D-galactopyranosyl)allene

The intermolecular hydroamination of C-(tetra-O-acetyl-β-D- galactopyranosyl)allene with a variety of aromatic amines proceeded smoothly in the presence of gold(III) catalyst to afford the corresponding allylic amine in good yields. The reaction can be carried out at room temperature and under extremely mild conditions.