Asymmetric 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions of a sulfur-containing 1,3-dipole and α,β-unsaturated camphorsultam amides as dipolarophiles are
described. The cycloaddition products, trans-3,4-disubstituted tetrahydrothiophenes, were obtained in high diastereomeric ratios (up to 90:10)
and in high yields. Chromatographic removal of the minor diastereomer followed by cleavage of the chiral auxiliary furnished either the
enantiomerically pure corresponding alcohol or carboxylic acid.