Enantioselective Michael addition of N-substituted 3-chlorooxindoles with 1,1-bis(arylsulfonyl)ethylenes: access to 3,3-disubstituted and spirocyclopropane-fused oxindoles.
We report a highly enantioselective organocatalyzed Michael addition of N-substituted 3-chlorooxindoles to 1,1-bis(arylsulfonyl)ethylenes. With a readily available quinine-derived catalyst under mild conditions, this reaction delivers chiral 3,3-disubstituted oxindoles in high yields (up to 93%) and enantioselectivitie...