Homodimeric coupling–cyclization reaction of 2,3-allenamides

The PdCl2/NaI/K2CO3-catalyzed highly stereoselective homodimeric coupling–cyclization reaction of 2,3-allenamides afforded Z-bis(furanimine) derivatives. The addition of K2CO3 is crucial for this reaction and a possible mechanism is proposed.

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