Construction of Fused Heterocyclic Architectures by Formal [4+1]/[3+2] Cycloaddition Cascade of Sulfur Ylides and Nitroolefins

Under control: A formal [4+1]/[3+2] cycloaddition cascade of sulfur ylides and alkene-tethered nitroolefins has been developed, and provides an efficient synthesis of fused polycyclic heterocyclic compounds in good to excellent overall yields with excellent diastereocontrol (see scheme). A catalytic asymmetric variant of this reaction has also been disclosed. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.