A stereoselective synthesis of 3-substituted hexahydroindeno[2,1- b]pyrroles via an intramolecular azomethine ylide cycloaddition

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(98)00932-6

3-Substituted hexahydroindeno[2,1-b]pyrroles were prepared in a stereoselective manner in high yield via an intramolecular azomethine ylide cycloaddition. Olefin geometry in the ylide precursor controlled the stereochemistry at the 3-position.