ChemInform Abstract: Synergistic Catalysis: Enantioselective Ring Expansion of Vinyl Cyclopropanes Combining Four Catalytic Cycles for the Synthesis of Highly Substituted Spirocyclopentanes Bearing up to Four Stereocenters.

Abstract

A double synergistic cascade reaction is reported, combining transition metal and amine catalysis. The reaction between vinyl cyclopropanes and enals renders the final cyclopentane derivatives in excellent yields and stereoselectivities.