With the optimized conditions in hand, a series of iminologous diols 1d-1q were synthesized, and the scope of the reaction was investigated (Scheme 2). Switching the dibenzylamine moiety to dimethylamine, derived from DMF, slightly lowered the yield to 68% (3d). The presence of a free amine on the amide substituent did not hinder the reaction and 3e was obtained in high yield. Other amides derived from cyclic amines such as pyrrolidine (3f)