摘要

In this paper, we describe our efforts toward the asymmetric synthesis of Daphniphyllum alkaloid 21-deoxymacropodumine D which led to efficient preparation of a ABC tricyclic framework containing five consecutive stereocenters. This synthetic work features (1) utilization of an asymmetric conjugate addition to install the C5 all-carbon quaternary center, (2) an intramolecular aza-Michael addition followed by Pd-catalyzed alpha-alkenylation to build the bowl-shaped tricyclic core.