DABCO-mediated [4 + 4] domino annulation reactions of ynones and α-cyano-α,β-unsaturated ketones were discovered. The domino process affords an alternative route to eight-membered cyclic ethers in good yields under mild conditions.
Phosphine-catalyzed [3 + 2] annulation of β-sulfonamido-substituted enones with <i>trans</i>-α-cyano-α,β-unsaturated ketones for the synthesis of highly substituted pyrrolidines
To synthesize highly substituted pyrrolidines, we developed a phosphine-catalyzed [3 + 2] annulation of β-sulfonamido-substituted enones with trans-α-cyano-α,β-unsaturated ketones. We prepared a series of pyrrolidines under mild conditions with high yields and moderate-to-good diastereoselectivities. A catalytic mechanism for this reaction is suggested.