Enantioselective Construction of Chiral Quinoline Scaffold via a Michael Addition/O-Alkylation Sequence

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• This research develops a method for creating chiral dihydrofuroquinoline scaffolds through a specific chemical reaction, highlighting enantioselectivity.
• Conducted a cascade reaction using hydroxyquinolines and chloronitroalkenes.
• Examined various conditions to achieve high enantioselectivity.
• Modified hydroxylcamptothecin as part of the synthesis.
• Constructed chiral dihydrofuroquinoline scaffolds with high enantioselectivity.
• Demonstrated direct modification capability of hydroxylcamptothecin.
• Noted potential anti-tumour activity of the synthesized compounds.

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