Enantioselective Construction of Cyclic Quaternary Centers: (−)-Mesembrine

Abstract
The preparation of the crystalline amide 2 is reported. Conjugate addition to 2 proceeded with the expected high diastereocontrol to give 3. This set the stage for subsequent intramolecular alkylidene C−H insertion to give, after ozonolysis and aldol condensation, (−)-mesembrine 1. Amide 2 should be a useful chiron for the enantioselective construction of cyclic quaternary centers.

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