Gold(I)‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Synthesis of Functionalized Indenes

Can you dig it? An asymmetric synthesis of functionalized 1H-indenes from easily available ortho-(alkynyl)styrene derivatives under mild reaction conditions has been achieved. The reactions proceed through an unprecedented and selective 5-endo-dig gold(I)-catalyzed cycloisomerization or alkoxycyclization, if water or an alcohol is present (see scheme). Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.