metal-free access to 3,6-disubstituted α-pyrones from α-chloro aldehydes and β-tosyl enones is reported. The reactions proceed via the Michael addition/lactonization/elimination cascade. The regioselective addition of NHC-bound enolates/homoenolates to the enones bearing a bulkier functionality such as tosyl group at the β-position has remained challenging. The 3,6-disubstituted α-pyrones could be converted