Synthesis of Optically Active 2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran Derivatives through a Combination Strategy of Iron(III)-Catalyzed Reaction and Enzymatic Reaction

Synthesis of optically active 2,3-dihydrofuran derivatives has been accomplished through a combination strategy of ferric ion-catalyzed cycloaddition of styrene derivatives with quinones and following lipase-catalyzed enantioselective acylation.