(-)-(4aS,8aR)-5,5-8a-trimethyl-trans-decaline 1 was prepared in a stereoespecific synthesis of 4 steps and 38% yield. The key-step involves an asymmetric Robinson annulation via Michael addition of chiral imine.
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