The reaction of 2-alkynyl-1-azaspiro[2.3]hexanes with a platinum catalyst is described. 1,4,5,6-Tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]pyrroles having a variety of substituents were conveniently synthesized via a cascade cyclization/ring-expansion process.
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