An asymmetric vinylogous Michael reaction of 2-furanone dimers with α,β-unsaturated nitroolefins utilizing bifunctional thiourea as a catalyst has been developed, which provides an easy access to a wide range of chiral γ,γ-disubstituted butenolides.
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