reaction proceeds by an addition/… Inspired by those previous results and by the need for a
simple method to synthesise CF 3 -containing dioxanes, we decided to explore the intramolecular
oxa-Michael reaction using trifluoroacetophenone and a homoallylic alcohol functionalised with
an ester as substrates (Scheme 1). … In conclusion, we have described a useful methodology
for the synthesis of CF 3 -containing 1,3-dioxanes with excellent diastereoselectivity in …