摘要

A formal [4 + 2] annulation reaction between in situ generated p-quinone methides and nitroalkenes via an aza-Michael/1,6-conjugate addition reaction sequence has been developed in which manganese dioxide is used as the oxidant to promote in situ formation of o-tosylaminophenyl-substituted p-QMs. Under mild conditions, this unprecedented cascade reaction readily occurs in good yield, providing straightforward access to a series of 4-aryl-substituted tetrahydroquinolines.