An enantioselective access to 2,3,6-trialkylpiperidines 5 is described
. This sequence is illustrated by the four-step syntheses, from salts
1, of piperidine 6 and indolizidines 7 and 8. The overall yields are i
n the range 10-15%. The stereochemistry of intermediates is discussed,
supported by two X-ray studies, and comparison with analogs. Stereoch
emical properties of intermediate oxazolidine derivatives 4 were used
to orient the syntheses towards different diastereoisomers such as 7 o
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