Transition-metal-free three-component reaction of cyclopropenes, aldehydes and amines†
Abstract
A transition-metal-free three-component reaction of cyclopropenes, aldehydes and amines is reported. The reaction is a new demonstration of formal [3+2] cycloaddition triggered by ring-opening of cyclopropenes bearing electron-withdrawing substituents. The reaction provides a unique method for the construction of cyclopentene structures.