Abstract
[3+(2+1)] Annulation represents the most straightforward and atom‐economical strategies in organic synthesis for the efficient construction of diverse cyclic structural units and complex molecules. Herein, we present a Lewis acid Sc(OTf)3‐catalyzed controlled synthesis of two different regioselective oxa/thio‐spirohydroquinolines (C=C at the α/β‐site of O/S‐atom) from aromatic amines and bimolecular O/S‐heterocyclic ketones via intermolecular [3+(2+1)] annulation. This method features mild reaction conditions, high step economy and atom utilization, and the O/S‐heterocyclic ketone can act as both two‐ and one‐carbon synthons. Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that the intrinsic cause of this unique regioselectivity is caused by the proton abstraction step.
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