Abstract
The organocatalytic Michael addition of various aldehydes to (2E,4E)-ethyl 5-nitropenta-2,4-dienoate has been achieved under the catalysis of diphenylprolinol trimethylsilyl ether furnishing the products in good to excellent yields (61–94%) and high stereoselectivities (dr up to >98:2, ee=97 to >99%). Starting from these Michael adducts, 2,3,4-trisubstituted functionalized tetrahydrofurans are available in two steps by reduction of the aldehyde followed by an intramolecular oxa-Michael addition in good yields (54–76%) and stereoselectivities (dr up to >95:5, ee=97 to >99%).
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