We describe herein the direct organocatalytic asymmetric nucleophilic substitution reaction of 2-benzylfurfurals with benzyl alcohols and allylic alcohol in the absence of any metal catalysts and ligands. A series of γ-regioselective products were obtained in high yields and up to 99% enantiomeric excess.
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