The term "formal [3+3] cycloaddition" suggests that the reaction is conceptually similar to a cycloaddition, even though it may not proceed through a classical pericyclic mechanism. In this case, the azomethine ylide and 3-indolylmethanol combine to form a six-membered piperidine ring.
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