Common Reactants Research Articles

Facilely Prepared Carbon Dots as Effective Anode Modifier for Enhanced Performance of Microbial Fuel Cells.

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a promising technology for obtaining energy in wastewater. Effective extracellular electron transfer is one of the key factors for its practical application. In this work, carbon dots (CDs) enriched with oxygen-containing groups on the surface were synthesized as an efficient anode modifier using a simple hydrothermal method and common reactants. The experimental findings indicated that anodes modified with CDs exhibited increased electrical conductivity and greater hydrophilicity. These modifications facilitated increased microorganism loading and contributed to enhancing electrochemical processes within the anode biofilm. The CD-modified MFCs exhibited higher maximum power density (661.1 ± 42.6 mW·m-2) and open-circuit voltage (534.50 ± 6.4 mV), which were significantly better than those of the blank group MFCs (484.1 ± 14.1 mW·m-2 and 447.50 ± 12.1 mV). The use of simple carbon materials to improve the microbial loading on the MFCs anode and the electron transfer between the microbial-electrode may provide a new idea for the design of efficient MFCs.

A-070 A fully automated HbA1c Assay on the DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyser

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus is a condition characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from the body’s inability to use blood glucose for energy. In Type-1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes insulin and blood glucose cannot enter the cells to be used for energy. In Type-2 diabetes, the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body is unable to use insulin correctly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 422 million adults were living with diabetes globally in 2014 with an estimated 1.6 million deaths directly associated with diabetes annually. HbA1c is the major species of glycohemoglobin in human blood. HbA1c formation occurs through a non-enzymatic reaction, called glycation, which occurs between glucose and the n-terminal valine of the hemoglobin â-chain of HbA. A Schiff base intermediate product is formed, which rearranges to form a stable ketoamine in an irreversible reaction. The rate of glycation is proportional to the glucose concentration in the bloodstream and is an accurate reflection of average blood glucose over a period of eight to twelve weeks. HbA1c testing is recommended for the diagnosis of diabetes by the International Expert Committee (IEC), the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and the WHO, who recommended a diagnostic threshold of = 6.5% ( = 48 mmoL/moL) HbA1c and a range for pre-diabetes of 5.7%–6.4% (39–46 mmoL/moL) HbA1c. Methods The HbA1c Advanced assay on the DxC 500 AU* utilizes automatic sample pre-treatment, has batch and random access capability. No manual pre-treatment of the whole blood sample or additional washing steps are required. Firstly the red blood cells are hemolyzed automatically, total hemoglobin and glycated hemoglobin are then measured colorimetrically and immunoturbidimetrically respectively. Results Precision studies were conducted according to CLSI EP15-A3. Commercial controls and four native K2 EDTA whole blood samples ranging from 5.1% to 12.0% HbA1c, were run twice daily, over twenty days using three lots of reagent on three DxC500AU Clinical Chemistry analyzers at a single site. Repeatability ranged from 0.86% to 1.44% CV and Total Precision ranged from 1.55% to 2.43% CV. Linearity studies were conducted according to CLSI EP06-A, and verified an analytical measuring range of 4.0%–15.0% (NGSP) and 20–140 mmol/mol (IFCC). Method comparison and bias estimation was evaluated using CLSI EP09-A3. K2 EDTA patient samples (n = 150) across the analytical range were run vs a Secondary Reference method and yielded a slope of 1.031, intercept −0.147% HbA1c, correlation coefficient R = 0.997 for Weighted Deming regression, and slope 1.000 and intercept 0.06% HbA1c for Passing Bablok regression. Interference studies carried out demonstrated no significant interference from common endogenous interferences, a large panel of drugs, common Hb variants (HbC, HbD, HbE, HbA2 and HbS) and cross reactants (HbA0, HbA1a+b, acetylated hemoglobin, carbamylated hemoglobin, glycated hemoglobin, glycated albumin and labile HbA1c). Conclusion The HbA1c Advanced assay on the DxC 500 AU is a precise and accurate assay, requiring no manual pretreatment and can be used for monitoring and diagnosing diabetes. *Pending clearance by the United States Food and Drug Administration and achievement of CE compliance. Not currently available for in vitro diagnostic use.

Engineering of An Aptamer-Functionalized Fluorescent DNA Sensor for Cu(II) Responding in Living Tumor Cells.

Copper ions play vital roles in regulating life processes and being closely involved in several diseases such as cancer. Although detection methods based on fluorescent sensors or other strategies have been developed, it still remains a challenge to simultaneously realize the convenience, specificity, and accuracy in intracellular copper ion analysis. Herein, we propose an aptamer-functionalized DNA fluorescent sensor (AFDS) for accurate and specific detection of Cu(II) both in vitro and in cells by engineering the linkage of two DNA aptamers, namely, Lettuce aptamer and AS1411 aptamer, to achieve the manner of recognition response. Taking advantage of the functions of each aptamer, the tumor cell recognition capability and the high-contrast detection performance are simultaneously equipped in the AFDS. Furthermore, the AFDS shows high specificity and selectivity in Cu(II) response to avoid interference from common metal ions, chelators, and reactants by being associated with the irreversible interaction between nucleobases and Cu(II), which can destroy the topological structures and switch off the fluorescence of the AFDS. It also enables a sensitive in vitro detection of Cu(II) with a detection limit as lower as 0.1 μM and a wide detection linear range from 0.1 to 300 μM. The feasibility and superiority of the AFDS provide an opportunity to reveal both concentration-dependent and time-dependent intracellular Cu(II) responses in living cells. Therefore, the AFDS has achieved the novel detection performance of Cu(II) to exhibit great potential in exploring copper-related biological and pathological research.

Nondirected Pd-Catalyzed C–H Perdeuteration and meta-Selective Alkenylation of Arenes Enabled by Pyrazolopyridone Ligands

The development of ligands and the elucidation of their roles in the catalytic cycle are key to achieving high efficiency and selectivity in nondirected transition-metal-catalyzed C–H functionalization. In particular, careful ligand design can enable the functionalization of previously inaccessible substrate positions, which can lead to regiodivergent transformations of common reactants. In this study, a series of pyrazolopyridone (PzPyOH) ligands that can be easily prepared in a single step was developed for the Pd-catalyzed perdeuteration and meta-selective alkenylation of arenes. In this system, the 2-pyridone moiety was incorporated to function as an internal base, facilitating C–H cleavage and rendering C–H activation reversible, even at challenging sp2 C–H bonds, thus enabling perdeuteration. In addition, the reversible activation of the C–H bonds implies that site selectivity is determined during the migratory insertion step in the alkenylation reaction, thereby preferentially functionalizing the meta-positions rather than the typically more reactive ortho- and para-positions of anisole derivatives. Further, the electronic and structural properties of the pyrazole moiety provide flexibility in the ligand binding to Pd, enabling the facile coordination of an alkene coupling partner during alkenylation. In this process, the hydrogen bonding between pyridone and acetate ligands was crucial to stabilize intermediates, allowing for different types of binding modes, including L,L- and L,X-type bidentate and monodentate binding. Kinetic and computational studies support the proposed mechanisms for perdeuteration and alkenylation, and the findings reveal crucial factors in the design of ligands for Pd-catalyzed C–H functionalization, which will be useful for further development of pyrazole- and pyridone-containing ligands in transition metal catalysis.

Differential diagnosis of increased Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate.

The paper is aimed at differential diagnosis of increased sedimentation rate (ESR) from the point of internal medicine. After the interpretation of the term we describe the technique of the examination and possible errors in pre-analytical as well as analytical phase. The paper includes ranges for conventional FW assessment (analysis of ESR based on Fahraeus-Westergren) and the characteristics of newer methods. We list the overview of the most common causes that affect faster or slower ESR. The stress is put on the assessment of the causes of increased ESR and its persistence from the perspective of clinical practice, we also describe diseases with slower ESR. Attention is drawn to the comparison of the results of the most common acute phase reactants, especially to discordant results of ESR, CRP and procalcitonin in the serum, and to the contribution of the analysis of ESR and CRP in selected diseases. The final part is aimed at the correct diagnostic approach when assessing increased ESR of unknown etiology, underlining the significance of the patient´s history, physical examination and the position of basic as well as complementary laboratory methods and examinations including imaging techniques.

A Plausible Prebiotic One-Pot Synthesis of Orotate and Pyruvate Suggestive of Common Protometabolic Pathways.

A reaction between two prebiotically plausible building blocks, hydantoin and glyoxylate, generates both the nucleobase orotate, a precursor of biological pyrimidines, and pyruvate, a core metabolite in the citric acid cycle and amino acid biosynthesis. The reaction proceeds in water to provide significant yields of the two widely divergent chemical motifs. Additionally, the reaction of thiohydantoin and glyoxylate produces thioorotate in high yield under neutral aqueous conditions. The use of an open‐chain thiohydantoin derivative also enables the potential pre‐positioning of a nucleosidic bond prior to the synthesis of an orotate nucleoside. The observation that diverse building blocks of modern metabolism can be produced in a single reaction pot, from common reactants under mild conditions, supports the plausibility of orthogonal chemistries operating at the origins of chemical evolution.

A Plausible Prebiotic One‐Pot Synthesis of Orotate and Pyruvate Suggestive of Common Protometabolic Pathways

AbstractA reaction between two prebiotically plausible building blocks, hydantoin and glyoxylate, generates both the nucleobase orotate, a precursor of biological pyrimidines, and pyruvate, a core metabolite in the citric acid cycle and amino acid biosynthesis. The reaction proceeds in water to provide significant yields of the two widely divergent chemical motifs. Additionally, the reaction of thiohydantoin and glyoxylate produces thioorotate in high yield under neutral aqueous conditions. The use of an open‐chain thiohydantoin derivative also enables the potential pre‐positioning of a nucleosidic bond prior to the synthesis of an orotate nucleoside. The observation that diverse building blocks of modern metabolism can be produced in a single reaction pot, from common reactants under mild conditions, supports the plausibility of orthogonal chemistries operating at the origins of chemical evolution.

Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Divergent C-H Functionalization of Five-Membered Heteroarenes.

Conversion of common reactants to diverse products is a key objective of organic syntheses. Recent developments in transition-metal-catalyzed C-H functionalization have increased the interest in such conversions. Both the position of functionalization and the type of the substituent can be varied, allowing systematic diversification of common structural cores. Because five-membered heteroarenes (pyrazole, imidazole, thiazole, pyrrole, and thiophene) are ubiquitous in pharmaceuticals and organic functional materials, the selective C-H functionalization of these heterocyclic cores facilitates both the optimization of their physicochemical properties and streamlining of their preparation. In addition, the parent forms of these heterocycles are more readily available and inexpensive than any other derivatives of their families. Hence, their nondirected C-H functionalization is highly desirable. Although various regioselective reactions have been developed, many of them target the most reactive site; hence, except for some extensively studied arylation reactions, regiodivergent functionalization of two or more sites has been limited.This Account summarizes our work on the regiodivergent, nondirected C-H functionalization of five-membered heteroarenes with alkenes and alkynes. These unsaturated hydrocarbons are readily available, and all the composing atoms can be incorporated into products with high atom efficiency. Furthermore, the installed alkenyl groups can be transformed to other useful functional groups. To achieve comparable selectivity to that observed in the traditional reactions of these heteroarenes with highly electrophilic reagents and strong bases, a transition metal catalytic system was carefully devised with a more streamlined synthesis. A judicious choice of metals, ligands, acid and base additives, and solvents orchestrates divergent transformations using electronic and steric effects of the heteroarenes. Although C-H cleavage is a rate- and site-selectivity-determining step in most cases, the subsequent steps involving the formation of C-C bonds are often more critical than the other steps. For the C-H cleavage step, modulating the electronic properties of catalysts to make them electrophilic allows preferential alkenylation at the nucleophilic position. In addition, the presence of an internal base that can be exploited for concerted metalation-deprotonation of the acidic C-H bond offers alternative regioselectivity. Furthermore, we developed our own ligand system based on a conformationally rigid pyrazolonaphthyridine scaffold that enables aerobic C-H alkenylation reactions with steric control. We showed that the electronic and steric effects of heteroarenes can be further extended to chemodivergent reactions with norbornene derivatives. Depending on whether the palladacycle is formed, heteroarenes selectively undergo 1:2 annulation with norbornene derivatives and three-component reactions with other azoles through the Pd-norbornene adducts or Catellani and 2:1 annulation reactions through the palladacycle intermediates.Other research groups have also contributed to the development of divergent reactions, in investigations ranging from the pioneering studies in the early days of research on C-H functionalization to recent studies with new ligands. We have also discussed these studies in context. These approaches provide access to many heteroarenes with systematically varied substituents. We believe that new ligand systems and mechanistic insights gained through these studies will enrich fields beyond C-H functionalization of five-membered heteroarenes.

Elevated von Willebrand Factor Antigen Is an Early Predictor of Mortality and Prolonged Length of Stay for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Inpatients.

Coagulation factor and endothelial injury marker, von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF:Ag), is elevated in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). To assess the prognostic value of vWF:Ag for COVID-19 inpatients. Citrated plasma samples collected from COVID-19 inpatients for D-dimer measurement were tested for vWF:Ag. Measurements of vWF:Ag and common acute-phase reactants were correlated with clinical outcomes and length of stay (LOS). We included 333 samples from a diverse group of 120 COVID-19 inpatients. There was a clear association of higher peak measurements of vWF:Ag and other acute-phase reactants with adverse clinical outcomes. Peak vWF:Ag >300% was associated with a 5-fold increased risk of death (odds ratio [OR], 5.08; P < .001) and a 30-fold increased risk of prolonged (>4 days) LOS (OR, 29.65; P = .001). Peak D-dimer >3.8 fibrinogen equivalent units (FEUs) mg/L was associated with a 15-fold increase in risk of death (OR, 14.73; P < .001) and a 5-fold increased risk of prolonged LOS (OR, 4.55; P = .02). Using the earliest paired measurements of vWF:Ag and D-dimer from each patient and the same cutoffs, vWF:Ag was associated with a 3.5-fold increase in risk of death (OR, 3.54; P = .004) and a 20-fold risk of prolonged LOS (OR, 20.19; P = .004). Yet D-dimer was not significantly associated with either death (OR, 1.9; P = .29) or prolonged LOS (OR, 1.02; P = .98). Both peak and early postadmission vWF:Ag >300% were highly predictive of death and prolonged LOS among COVID-19 inpatients. Measurement of vWF:Ag may prove a valuable tool to guide escalation of COVID-19 treatment, particularly anticoagulation.

Metric for Evaluating Non-Geologic CO2 Utilization Options

Carbon Dioxide Utilization (CDU) has been proposed as a means of converting carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted to the atmosphere into a useable or storable product. This work proposes a rapid, standardized methodology for assessing the performance, status, and potential impact of a wide range of CDU technologies. These components are used to develop a multi-dimensional metric for evaluating CDU options. The intended use of the metric is for rapid evaluation of CDU technologies to understand their performance and potential impact if deployed at scale. To support the assessment, a companion spreadsheet is made available for performing energetic and lifecycle analysis of different CDU processes based on major inputs and outputs. This spreadsheet is populated with common reactants and products of carbon utilization and can be modified by the user to include additional reactants or products. Carbon dioxide is a stable molecule that requires energy to be converted into alternate forms. This conversion energy takes the form of thermal, electrical, chemical, or solar energy. Each of these energetic inputs and their associated greenhouse gas emissions are compared to the energetic and greenhouse gas emissions of the product(s) displaced by the CDU synthesis route. The overall impact of the technology is defined as the net difference between the current method of production and the proposed production route via carbon conversion.

Acid-Catalyzed Multicomponent Rearrangements via 2-((Quinoxalin-3(4H)-on-2-yl)(aryl)methylene)malononitriles, Generated In Situ, for Divergent Synthesis of Pyrroles with Different Substitution Patterns.

New three-component domino reactions, providing divergent approaches to multifunctionalized pyrroles with different substitution patterns, have been established (47 examples). In this work, a new rearrangement of quinoxalinones with the participation of the in situ-generated 2-en-1-imine moiety of the substituent at C3 makes it possible to construct two new heterocyclic systems, namely, a benzimidazolone and a pyrrole, simultaneously under one-pot reaction conditions. The reaction is easy to perform simply by mixing three common reactants of acetic acid with heating. Secondary amines or primary alcohols as the third component of the reaction, along with quinoxalin-3(4H)-ones and malononitrile, not only initiate the rearrangement but also are responsible for the nature of substituents at position 5 of the pyrrole ring in the newly formed new biheterocyclic system. The reaction proceeds smoothly and can be finished within 7 h, which makes workup convenient to give up to 97% chemical yields.

Hemogram parameters in the patients with subacute thyroiditis.

Background &Objective:Subacute Granulomatous Thyroiditis (De Quervain’s Thyroiditis) is an acute painful inflammatory disease of the thyroid. We aimed to investigate easily accessible and cheap hemogram based parameters of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), and Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) in the follow up of inflammatory thyroid disease.Methods:Patients admitted to Sakarya University Education and Research Hospital Endocrinology and Metabolism Outpatient Clinic and diagnosed as Subacute Granulomatous Thyroiditis between May 2017 and November 2018 were included in the study. Hemogram, thyroid function tests and acute phase values of these patients were recorded and compared with the values after treatment and disease recovery. On the sixth month, thyroid function tests were repeated and the rate of permanent hypothyroidism was screened. The relationships between initial hemogram parameters and acute phase reactants were evaluated.Results:Total 71 patients were included in our study. 60 (84.5%) were female and 11 (15.5%) were male. The F/M ratio was found to be 6/1. Mean age was 43 ± 9.95 years. Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) Curve Analysis was performed and values for Area Under the Curve (AUC) for NLR and PLR, respectively, were 0.739 (95% CI 0.657-0.820 p<0.0001) and 0.772 (95% CI 0.694-0.850 p<0.0001), which are significant and associated with disease activity. However, the AUC for MPV parameter was: 0.578 (95% CI 0.484-0.672 P: 0.10) and was not significant. The cut off values defined as 2.4 (80% sensitivity and 51% specificity) for NLR and 146.84 (83% sensitivity and 54% specificity) for PLR for the acute phase of the disease. In the Correlation Analysis, NLR and PLR values were significantly correlated with ESR and CRP parameters, which are the most commonly used acute phase reactants.Conclusion:According to the present study, we believe that the NLR and PLR parameters will be of benefit in the follow-up the disease, accurately demonstrate the inflammatory load in the acute phase of the disease, and correlate with the common acute phase reactants.

Regioselective synthesis and biological evaluation of novel dispiropyrrolidine derivatives via one-pot four-component reaction

A new series of regioselective dispiropyrrolidine analogs via efficient one-pot four-component tandem reaction has been discovered. The reaction was carried out in the presence of four common reactants and magnesium silicate nanoparticles (NPs) in ethanol under microwave irradiation. The reaction proceeds rapidly and can be completed within 60–90 min. This methodology offers several significant advantages such as high yield, mild catalyst, and easy to perform. The synthesized compound was further screened for antibacterial and antiproliferative activities. The results showed that compound 5c and 5a were potent antibacterials against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Further, 5a showed best antiproliferative activity against tested cell lines.

Syntheses, structures and properties of a series of nickel(II) complexes derived from amino-5-mercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole

Four complexes possessing photocatalytic activity, namely [Ni(AMT)2(EDA)2]2 (1), [Ni4(AMT)6(μ3-OH)2(H2O)6] (2), [Ni4(AMT)6(μ3-OH)2(H2O)6]·4H2O (3) and [Ni4(AMT)6(μ3-OH)2(H2O)6]·2H2O (4) (AMT = amino-5-mercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole and EDA = diethanolamine) have been obtained from solvothermal reactions and characterized by physico-chemical and spectroscopic methods. Although complexes 1–4 were prepared from common reactants (nickel nitrate and AMT), the use of different organic amines and reaction conditions lead to the observed differences in their structures. Complex 1 is mononuclear, while complex 2 is a {Ni4} cluster. Complexes 3–4 are expanded into supramolecular structures by hydrogen bonding interactions, but differences in their lattice water molecules lead to the different supramolecular structures. Photocatalytic studies reveal that complex 4 exhibits good catalytic activity for the degradation of the organic dye methylene blue. Four complexes possessing photocatalytic activity and constructed from the late transition metal Ni(II) and the 2-amino-5-mercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole ligand have been obtained in solvothermal conditions. Although complexes 1–4 were prepared from common reactants (nickel nitrate and AMT), the use of different organic amines and reaction conditions lead to the observed differences in their structures. Complex 1 is mononuclear, while complex 2 is a {Ni4} cluster. Complexes 3–4 are expanded into supramolecular structures by hydrogen bonding interactions, but differences in their lattice water molecules lead to the different supramolecular structures. Photocatalytic studies reveal that complex 4 exhibits good catalytic activity for the degradation of the organic dye methylene blue.

A multi-component domino bicyclization strategy: direct access to skeletally diverse quinazoline collection

A multi-component bicyclization strategy has been established, allowing a flexible and practical approach to 29 examples of skeletally diverse fused quinazolines from low-cost and readily accessible aldehydes with cycloketones and cyanoamides. The reaction is easy to perform simply by mixing three common reactants and Cs2CO3 in ethylene glycol under microwave irradiation and can be finished within 25 min with water as a sole byproduct. A sequence cascade process consisting of Knoevenagel condensation/[4+2] cyclization/intramolecular aza-Michael addition/aza-nucleophilic reaction-ring opening is involved in this new scaffold generating reaction. During this sequence, four stereogenic centers with one quaternary carbon-amino functionality have been controlled very well; and the stereochemistry has been unequivocally determined by X-ray structural analysis.

Palladium and copper catalyzed Sonogashira decarboxylative coupling of aryl iodides and alkynyl carboxylic acids

A mild procedure of palladium and copper catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling reaction of aryl halides and alkynyl carboxylic acids has been developed. Low molecular weight acids, to introduce small building blocks, were specifically used. This methodology is easy to implement and uses common reactants and catalysts.

Green synthesis and photoluminescence property of AlOOH nanoflakes

A thorough green route (which adopts common and nontoxic reactants, and generates no by-product) was developed for the synthesis of AlOOH nanoflakes. AlOOH nanoflakes were synthesized conveniently through hydrothermal treatment of Al2O3 powder in deionized water at 190°C for 12–24h, without the use of any extra additive or template. The characterization results from X-ray diffraction, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy confirmed the preparation of AlOOH nanoflakes, which were deficient in oxygen. Furthermore, the room temperature photoluminescence properties of the as-synthesized products were tested. It was found that all the as-synthesized products exhibited a strong emission peak centering at around 583nm upon 291nm excitation at room temperature, so they had potential application as a photoluminescent material.

ChemInform Abstract: A New Iodonium Ylide‐Based Three‐Component Reaction Leading to 2‐Spirosubstituted Dihydrofurans under Microwave Irradiation.

A new iodonium ylide-based three-component reaction for the synthesis of highly functionalized 2-spirosubstituted dihydrofurans starting from readily available common reactants has been developed under microwave irradiation. The procedure is facile, avoiding time-consuming and costly syntheses, tedious work-up and purifications of precursors as well as protection/deprotection of functional groups. This method is very efficient because of short reaction times and easy work-up and provides an efficient strategy for the construction of the polysubstituted spiro dihydrofuran skeleton.

ChemInform Abstract: A Highly Diastereoselective Three‐Component Domino Reaction in Water Yielding Poly‐Substituted 4,5‐Dihydropyrroles.

An efficient methodology for highly diastereoselective synthesis of poly-substituted 4,5-dihydropyrrole derivatives from readily available common reactants in water has been developed. During domino processes, the formation of pyrrole skeleton and its C2-hydroxylation and C3-arylamination were readily achieved via metal-free [3+2] heterocyclization in a one-pot operation.

A New Iodonium Ylide‐Based Three‐Component Reaction Leading to 2‐Spirosubstituted Dihydrofurans under Microwave Irradiation

A new iodonium ylide‐based three‐component reaction for the synthesis of highly functionalized 2‐spirosubstituted dihydrofurans starting from readily available common reactants has been developed under microwave irradiation. The procedure is facile, avoiding time‐consuming and costly syntheses, tedious work‐up and purifications of precursors as well as protection/deprotection of functional groups. This method is very efficient because of short reaction times and easy work‐up and provides an efficient strategy for the construction of the polysubstituted spiro dihydrofuran skeleton.