Michael-Michael ring closure reaction of benzyl cyanides and chalcones

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1992-26289

The synthesis of a number of highly substituted cyclohexane derivatives has been accomplished in a single step reaction of benzyl cyanides and chalcones (1:2) using sodium ethoxide in anhydrous diethyl ether at room temperature to give 3-aroyl-1,2,4,6-tet