Chiral alpha,beta-unsaturated gamma-allroxy- or gamma-amino-ketones (e
nones) 1 react with diazo compounds in a stereoselective manner afford
ing conjugated Delta(2)-pyrazolines 5 and 6. In all cases syn-selectiv
ity for the cycloaddition was observed. The diastereomeric ratio is im
proved at lower temperatures, but no significant influence of high pre
ssure is observed. Carrying out this reaction with (E) and (Z) derivat
ives of the same enone 1 leads to identical products.