Octaline and decalone derivatives from a new annulation reaction in enamine field

An octaline system is obtained from the reaction between 2-cyclohexenyl-1-morpholino-ethene and β-nitrostyrene, carried out under kinetic control. By hydrolysis, it is converted to a 1-decalone derivative, which is also a kinetic control product. The stereochemical aspects of formation and equilibration of the products are examined.