New C-2-symmetric chiral amines with a rigid bicyclic framework have b
een synthesized via hydrogenation of monoazides catalyzed by 5% Pd/C i
n methanol. Enantiomerically pure 2,5-dialkyl-7-thiobicyclo[2.2.1]hept
anes were made from readily available materials. (C) 1998 Elsevier Sci
ence Ltd. All rights reserved.