Short Synthesis of (+)‐Cylindricine C by Using a Catalytic Asymmetric Michael Reaction with a Two‐Center Organocatalyst

Two for the price of one: The total synthesis of (+)-cylindricine C has been achieved in six steps using a catalytic asymmetric Michael reaction and tandem cyclization. A newly designed two-center organocatalyst gives good selectivity in this Michael reaction. TaDiAS=tartrate-derived diammonium salt. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z601722_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.