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Ene-reactions of 3-{2-(2S)-[2-(substituted)vinyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl}-2-(substi
tuted)acrolein derivatives 5, 8, 13, and 16 have been described. Carbonyl-e
ne reaction of 5 and 16 and imine-ene reaction of 8 proceeded in a highly s
elective manner to lead to azepine derivatives 6 and 17, and 9, respectivel
y. The chirality of the starting acroleins was transferred almost perfectly
to the azepine-ring through the ene reactions. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science L
td. All rights reserved.