Synthesis of Functionalized Indolizines by Lewis Acid‐Mediated Cyclocondensation of 3‐(Pyridin‐2‐yl)‐propiolates with Enones

Abstract Functionalized indolizines were prepared by Lewis acid‐catalyzed cyclizations of 3‐(pyridin‐2‐yl)‐propiolates with enones. This new type of reaction provides a convenient and regioselective approach to ester‐substituted indolizine derivatives which are not readily available by other methods. Based on density function theory (DFT) calculations, a mechanism of the reaction has been suggested.