Au(I)-Catalyzed Annulation of Enantioenriched Allenes in the Enantioselective Total Synthesis of (−)-Rhazinilam

Abstract
Highly stereoselective Au(I)-catalyzed pyrrole additions to enantioenriched allenes afford a unique entry to optically active heterocycles. Asymmetric quaternary carbons can be installed with concurrent heterocycle annulation utilizing this methodology. The enantioenriched allenes are conveniently obtained by catalytic asymmetric acyl halide−aldehyde cyclocondensations and SN2‘ ring opening of the resulting enantioenriched β-lactones. An enantioselective total synthesis of (−)-rhazinilam highlights the potential utility of this reaction technology in target-oriented synthesis.