Asymmetric synthesis of functionalized benzo[a]quinolizine derivatives via a diastereoselective N-acyliminium ion cyclization

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(97)00070-7

A chiral synthesis of functionalized benzo[a]quinolizine derivative (5) has been accomplished starting from a chiral lactone 7. The key feature is the efficient control of the stereochemistry of ring juncture of the functionalized benzo[a]quinolizine derivative 5 by the N-acyliminium ion cyclization of chiral lactam 11b.