An interesting sequential reaction involving Pd-catalyzed coupling, propargyl-allenyl isomerization, and Alder-ene cycloaddition is reported, providing a facile synthesis of some not readily available 2,3-dihydrofurans from electron-deficient vinyl or aromatic halides and 1-aryl-prop-2-ynyl 3'-methylbut-2'-enyl ethers.

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Zhejiang University; Nanchang University; Chinese Academy of Science