A 3-component domino reaction approach between a primary amine, a dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate, and 2-oxo-2- phenylacetaldehyde that affords novel alkyl 2-benzoyl-4-alkylamino- 5-oxo-2,5-dihydro-3-furan carboxylate derivatives is reported. The reaction sequence consists of an initial Michael addition of primary amines to dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates, followed by an aldol-like reaction with 2-oxo-2-phenylacetaldehyde, and then g -lactonization to afford the products. This cascade reaction sequence represents a rapid and unprecedented route to the described biologically interesting molecules.

A 3-component domino reaction approach between a primary amine, a dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate, and 2-oxo-2- phenylacetaldehyde that affords novel alkyl 2-benzoyl-4-alkylamino- 5-oxo-2,5-dihydro-3-furan carboxylate derivatives is reported. The reaction sequence consists of an initial Michael addition of primary amines to dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates, followed by an aldol-like reaction with 2-oxo-2-phenylacetaldehyde, and then g -lactonization to afford the products. This cascade reaction sequence represents a rapid and unprecedented route to the described biologically interesting molecules.