The mechanism and synthetic perspectives of an indirect cathodic amination
of unsaturated and aromatic substrates are considered. The influence of exp
erimental conditions on the state and reactivity of the aminating reagent i
n solution is studied. The key role of the electrolyte acidity and redox pr
operties of the reagents and intermediates in the obtained isomeric composi
tion and the yield of the amination products is demonstrated.