Reagents and conditions:
(a)Benzyl bromide, K2CO3, acetone, 98%. (b)
30% H2O2, NaH2PO4, NaClO2, acetonitrile, H2O, 72%. (c) DPPA, Et3N, benzene, then reflux. (d) (S)-α-Phenylethylamine,
DCM, 48% (two steps). (e) Hydrogen, 5% palladium on activated carbon,
DMF, 85%. (f) Alkyl bromide, K2CO3, 18-crown-6,
DMF, 80–95%.