Hydroamination and Hydrophosphination of Isocyanates/Isothiocyanates under Catalyst-Free Conditions

Symmetrical and unsymmetrical N,N’-disubstituted as well as trisubstituted ureas/thioureas by the hydroamination of isocyanates/isothiocyanates, and various phosphathioureas by the hydrophosphination of isothiocyanates have been synthesized in good to excellent yields under catalyst-free and mild conditions. This protocol is also applicable for the efficient synthesis of chiral ureas and thioureas and common herbicides, such as fenuron and monuron.