We herein report a modular strategy, which enables Rh(III)-catalyzed
diastereoselective 3,4-amino oxygenation and diamination of 1,3-dienes
using different O- and N-nucleophiles
in combination with readily available 3-substituted 1,4,2-dioxazolones
(78 examples, 37–91% yield). Previous attempts to functionalize
the internal double bond rested on the use of plain alcoholic solvents
as nucleophilic coupling partners thus dramatically limiting the scope
of this transformation. We have now identified hexafluoroisopropanol
as a non-nucleophilic solvent that allows the use of diverse nucleophiles
and greatly expands the scope, including an unprecedented amino hydroxylation
to selectively install valuable, unprotected β-amino alcohols
across 1,3-dienes. Moreover, various elaborate alcohols prove to be
compatible providing unique access to complex organic molecules. Finally,
this method is employed in a series of intramolecular reactions to
deliver valuable nitrogen heterocycles as well as γ- and δ-lactones.