A mild Zn-catalyzed intermolecular Diels-Alder/ene tandem reaction with styrene as a 4π-component is reported. A variety of dihydronaphthalene products could be prepared in moderate to good yields. Moreover, a combination of DFT calculations and experiments was performed to further understand the mechanism of this unique tandem reaction.

Styrene as a 4-component in Zn-catalyzed intermolecular Diels-Alder/ene tandem reaction allows for moderate to good yields of dihydronaphthalene products, with a unique mechanism being studied.

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Styrene as 4π-Component in Zn(II)-Catalyzed Intermolecular Diels-Alder/Ene Tandem Reaction.

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