Brønsted-base-catalyzed diversified annulations between ethylidene 1,3-indenediones and vinyl 1,2-diketones have been achieved, delivering three types of products containing oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, spiro[4.5]decane, and branched triquinane skeletons, respectively, which widely exist in natural products and bioactive substances. Two unprecedented reaction modes have been disclosed, and the reactions could be readily scaled up. The protocol shows the potential of 1,2-diketone-mediated reactions in the rapid construction of complicated polycyclic scaffolds.
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