Organic Letters · 2013 · 115 citations · 42 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryCatalytic MechanismsHeterocyclic ChemistryOrganic SynthesisAsymmetric Heterocycle SynthesisEnantioselective CatalysisEnantioselective Synthesis
An asymmetric organo- and gold-catalyzed one-pot sequential Mannich/hydroamination reaction has been developed. Using this protocol, spiro[pyrrolidin-3,2'-oxindole] derivatives were synthesized in good yields (up to 91%) and excellent enantioselectivities (up to 97% ee).
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