Tandem Michael addition/ylide olefination reaction for the synthesis of highly functionalized cyclohexadiene derivatives

A tandem Michael addition/ylide olefination for the rapid creation of highly functionalized cyclohexadiene is developed. The tandem annulation reactions afford versatile cyclohexadienes in good to excellent isolated yields. This method has been successfully applied to the synthesis of three biologically active molecules.

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