Synthetic applications of 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides and use in molecular nanotechnology

Department of Chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302 055, Rajasthan, India Govt P.G. College, Rajgarh, Rajasthan, India Department of Chemistry, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindari, Distt. Ajmer-305 801, Rajasthan, India E-mail : rtpardasani@curaj.ac.in Manuscript received 20 February 2014, accepted 05 March 2014 The 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of azomethine ylides occupy a unique position in the synthesis of pyrrolidines – an important building block for the synthesis of many natural products and pharmaceuticals. An overview of the work reported from our group along with current trends is described