Anthony Wrighta, Andrew F. Parsonsa and Alastair Marrionb a Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK b Fine Coatings, Akzonobel, UK

The project will investigate the preparation of various N-protected pyrrolidines and related heterocycles using free-radical methods. Of particular interest is the use of inexpensive non-metal radical reagents, and a water-based solvent system. This includes the use of bisulfites and phosphorus hydrides.

An important aim of the research is to develop methodology that can allow the preparation of 5- and 6- membered rings bearing a variety of functionality (i.e. the Y and Z groups shown above).

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