Phosphine-Catalyzed [3 + 2] Annulation of Morita–Baylis–Hillman Carbonates with Isoxazole-Based Alkenes

Abstract
A phosphine-catalyzed [3 + 2] annulation of Morita–Baylis–Hillman (MBH) carbonates with 3-methyl-4-nitro-5-styrylisoxazoles has been developed to afford various multifunctional isoxazoles in moderate to good yields with moderate to excellent diastereoselectivities. With a spirocyclic chiral phosphine as the catalyst, up to 89% ee was obtained.
Funding Information
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (21572264, 21871293, 22071264)
  • Chinese Universities Scientific Fund (2018TC052, 2018TC055, 2019TC085)