Studies related to the total synthesis of alkaloids in the carpaine and cassine series. Part 6. Total synthesis of (±)-azimic acid
Abstract
all-cis-6-(5-Hydroxy-6-methylpiperidin-2-yl)hexanoic acid [(±)-azimic acid] has been obtained in five steps from ethyl 7-methyl-3-oxo-oct-6-enoate.