[reaction: see text]. The cyclization of aminoalkenes bearing an electron-withdrawing group on the nitrogen atom was catalyzed by triflic or sulfuric acid in toluene. Pyrrolidines and piperidines were formed in excellent yields. N-phenylanilides also underwent cyclization to form gamma-lactams.
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