Intramolecular [3+2] cycloaddition reaction of α,β-enoate derivatives having allylsilane parts: 1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′-di(triflyl)amide (BIPAM)+2Me2AlCl as a novel Lewis acid

The bidentate Lewis acid generated by mixing 1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′-di(triflyl)amide (BIPAM) and 2 M equiv of Me2AlCl can efficiently promote the intramolecular [3+2] cycloaddition reaction of α,β-enoate derivatives having ester tether linking α,β-unsaturated ester and allylsilane parts.