[3,3]‐Sigmatropic Rearrangement/Allylboration/Cyclization Sequence: Enantioenriched Seven‐Membered‐Ring Carbamates and Ring Contraction to Pyrrolidines

Abstract The combination of in situ generated α‐isocyanato allylboronic esters and aldehydes afforded seven‐membered‐ring enecarbamates with high levels of diastereo‐ and enantiocontrol. They were easily converted into diversely substituted 1,3‐oxazepan‐2‐ones. An unprecedented rearrangement of 5‐acetoxy‐7‐aryl or styryl derivatives led to tetrasubstituted pyrrolidines. A computational study provides evidence on the feasibility of the proposed mechanism of this unusual ring contraction.