Asymmetric synthesis of chromene skeletons via organocatalytic domino reactions of in situ generated ortho-quinone methide with malononitrile and β-functionalized ketone
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Enantioselective organocatalytic domino reactions of in situ generated ortho-quinone methides with malononitrile and β-functionalized ketones have been developed. This strategy could generate various chiral chromenes in high yields and stereoselectivities.