The carbon framework of azadirachtin (1) has been prepared enantioselectively: The synthesis of compounds 2 a–c follows two novel cascade sequences based on intramolecular radical reactions and acid-mediated redox chemistry. Such advanced intermediates should allow access to 1 through appropriate functional-group manipulations.
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