A formal asymmetric synthesis of both enantiomers of the Erythrina alkaloid 3-
demethoxyerythratidinone is reported through the application of a highly functionalised lactam template as
an N-acyliminium precursor

Guy B. Streetley (7163510)

Martin J. Slater (2442742)

Stella L. James (3032115)

Steven Allin (4266247)