A modular asymmetric synthesis of the functionalized azaspirocycles
6 (
m = 2,
n = 1),
7 (
m = 1,
n = 2),
8 (
m =
n = 2),
12,
20,
and 24 fromthe cyclic allylic sulfoximines
1 is described. The synthetic strategy is based on the stereoselective construction of the carbocycle
4 containingthe amino-substituted tertiary C atom from
1 followed by the generation of the azaspirocycle. Three different routes have been followed forthe synthesis of the heterocyclic ring: N,C-dianion cycloalkylation, ring-closing metathesis,
and N-acyl iminium ion formation.