文摘
A Cu(OTf)2-catalyzed cascade cyclization reaction of simple homopropargylic amines was developed. The sequence involved an intramolecular radical hydroamination cyclization followed by dimerization by a Povarov-type reaction. Through this cascade reaction, a complex nitrogen-containing tetracycle framework was constructed in one pot with the formation of four new bonds and five stereocenters. Noteworthy, the aglycon of the natural product incargranine B was facilely and efficiently synthesized by using this method.