A Pd(OAc)
2-SEGPHOS combination catalyzes the first enantioselective arylative cyclization of allenyl aldehydes with arylboronic acids toprovide
cis-fused five- and six-membered cyclic homoallylic alcohols. The excellent diastereo- and enantioselectivity and the fact that thereaction proceeds at room temperature in the absence of any additives make the process highly practical.