Brønstedacidscatalyze the addition of enolizable β-keto esters to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes leading to substituted 2H-pyrans in good yields under mild conditions via a formal [3+3] cycloaddition.
Brønstedacidscatalyze the addition of enolizable β-diketones, β-ketoesters, and vinylogous amides to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes to lead to substituted chromenones, pyranones, and tetrahydroquinolinones in good yields under mild reaction conditions via a formal [3 + 3] cycloaddition.