Synthesis of the Spirocyclic Imine Fragment of Portimines Using a γ‑Hydroxymethyl‑α,β‑butenolide Dienophile in a Diastereoselective Diels–Alder Reaction

• Ze Kuang,
• Xiao-Bo Ding,
• Freda F. Li,
• Margaret A. Brimble

Affiliations

Ze Kuang

School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Xiao-Bo Ding

School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Freda F. Li

School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Margaret A. Brimble

School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand