Development and Application of α‑Heteroatom Ketones in Asymmetric Michael Reaction with β-<i>trans</i>-Nitroalkenes

The successful design and application of a new type of <i>N</i>-phenyl-imidazole-modified α-heteroatom ketones in asymmetric <i>anti</i>-selective Michael reactions with β-<i>trans</i>-nitroalkenes is reported. High yields and enantioselectivities could be obtained, and the corresponding conjugate adducts could be further transformed into related chiral esters and cyclopropane derivatives with excellent enantioselectivities