Intramolecular [4+2] and [3+2] Cycloadditions in Organic Synthesis

Numerous examples of intramolecular cycloaddition of 1,3-dienes, nitrones, and azomethine imines attest the preparative value of this variant for regioselective and stereoselective synthesis of annelated and bridged ring systems. The common features, differences, and limitations of these types of reaction are systematically reviewed.