Direct enantioselective vinylogous aldol–cyclization cascade reaction of allyl pyrazoleamides with isatins: asymmetric construction of spirocyclic oxindole–dihydropyranones†
Abstract
The first enantioselective vinylogous aldol–cyclization cascade reaction of allyl pyrazoleamides with isatins is reported. With 1 mol% of Takemoto catalyst, optically active spirocyclic oxindole–dihydropyranones were obtained in excellent yields (93–99%) and good-to-excellent enantioselectivities (82–97% ee).