One-Pot Michael Addition/Intramolecular Carbocyclization of Dimethyl Propargylmalonate with Nitroalkenes: A New Stereoselective [3+2] Annulation to 1-Nitro 2-Methylenecyclopentanes

Abstract

A new one-pot diastereoselective synthesis of nitro methylenecyclopentanes 3a-g has been achieved by [3+2] annulation of dimethyl propargylmalonate 2 and nitroalkenes 1a-g in the presence of Triton B.

[3+2] annulation - methylenecyclopentanes - Michael addition - diastereoselective carbocyclizations - nitroalkenes

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