Synthesis of (−)-Lasubine(I) via a Planar Chiral [(η6-arene)Cr(CO)3] Complex

Abstract
Key steps of the synthesis of the Lythraceae alkaloid (-)-lasubine(I) are the formation of an enantiopure planar chiral arylaldehyde tricarbonylchromium complex and highly diastereoselective aza-Diels-Alder cycloaddition and intramolecular radical cyclization reactions to afford a quinolizidinone intermediate. Ketone reduction, desilylation, and decomplexation yield the enantiomerically pure product