N-Heterocyclic Carbene Mediated Homoenolate Annulation of Benzofuran-2,3-diones: Stereoselective Synthesis of Bis-Spirofuranones

Abstract Stereoselective synthesis of bis-spirofuranones via N-heterocyclic carbene catalyzed homoenolate annulations of benzofuran-2,3-diones is reported.