The binaphthol-derived phosphoric acid-promoted [3 + 3] cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with quinone monoimine has been achieved in the presence of 3 Å MS at room temperature, providing dihydrobenzoxazine derivatives in moderate to excellent yields.
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