Synthesis of homochiral piperidine derivatives from S-glutamic acid. Stereoselective 1,4-addition of organocuprates to a Δ3-piperidine-2-one. A paroxetine analogue

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0957-4166(96)00085-7

Enantiomerically pure S-5-hydroxy-2-piperidinone 4, readily available from S-glutamic acid, serves as a key intermediate for the synthesis of 3,4-trans substituted piperidine derivatives. The substituents in the 4-position are introduced via 1,4-conjugate