Reported here for the first time
is the Ir-catalyzed γ-selective
hydroboration of γ-substituted allylic amides under mild reaction
conditions. A variety of functional groups could be compatible with
reaction conditions, affording γ-branched amides in good yields
with ≤97% γ-selectivity. We have also demonstrated that
the obtained borylated products could be used in a series of C–O,
C–F, C–Br, and C–C bond-forming reactions.