This manuscript discloses an efficient construction of the spirocyclic oxindole-dihydropyranone scaffold via the N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-catalyzed oxidative γ-functionalization of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes bearing γ-H with isatin derivatives. The ready availability of the starting materials, easy work-up, mild reaction conditions and the potential utilization value of the products make this strategy attractive.
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