Stereoselective synthesis of (+)-and (-)-lentiginosine

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)78520-0

Simple routes to (1R,2R,8aR)- and (1S,2S,8aS)-lentiginosine have been described, based on Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation, starting from (R)- and (S)-pipecolinic acids.