A novel formal [4 + 1]-cycloaddition of readily available homopropargyl alcohols with diazo dicarbonyl compounds is described, which involves tandem O-H insertion/Conia-ene cyclization under cooperative Rh(II)/Zn(II) catalysis. This reaction provides easy access to various substituted tetrahydrofurans and exhibits complete E-selectivity in the case of nonterminal alkynes.
Entry to Heterocycles Based on Indium-Catalyzed Conia-Ene Reactions: Asymmetric Synthesis of (−)-Salinosporamide A