A highly enantioselective organocatalyst for the Michael addition of cyclic ketones to nitroolefins

Enantiomerically pure triamine 2, which catalyses the Michael addition of cyclic ketones to nitroolefins with high diastereoselectivity (LIP to 99:1) and enantioselectivity (LIP to 91% ee), was designed and prepared. (c) 2006 Published by Elsevier Ltd.