Total Syntheses

Reaction scheme for total synthesis of the natural product Sparteine (VanTamelen)
Total synthesis of Sparteine (VanTamelen):
Reference:VanTamelen, E.; Foltz, R. L. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1960, 82, 2400. DOI
Reactions:Mannich • Amine → Imine • Mannich • Amine-6 • Bicyclo(331)-aza • Wolff-Kishner • Ketone → CH2
Reagents:Acetone (react) • Formaldehyde • Piperidine • Hg(OAc)2 • Hydrazine • Hydroxide, potassium •