Concise asymmetric total synthesis of (−)-patchouli alcohol

An asymmetric total synthesis of (−)-patchouli alcohol was realized featuring an enantioselective organocatalytic [4 + 2] approach to the [2.2.2] bicyclic core.

An asymmetric approach to bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylates via a formal [4 + 2] cycloaddition reaction enabled by organocatalysis

An organocatalytic formal [4 + 2] cycloaddition reaction has been realized that permits rapid access to a wide range of bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylates in a highly enantioselective manner from simple starting materials under mild and operationally simple conditions.

A concise formal synthesis of platencin

A formal synthesis of platencin features an organocatalytic approach to the [2.2.2] bicycle, a radical reductive elimination, a Au-catalyzed rearrangement and a Rh-catalyzed hydrosilylation.