Polystyrene-supported bromoderivative of 2-pyrrolidone: synthesis, characterization and application in microwave-assisted bromination reactions

A novel, microwave safe and recyclable polymeric reagent was prepared by anchoring bromoderivative of 2-pyrrolidone in the polymer matrix of 3% tetraethyleneglycol diacrylate cross-linked polystyrene. The synthetic utility of the prepared polymeric reagent was demonstrated by the efficient bromination of unsaturated compounds, activated aromatic compounds and also for the α-bromination of ketones under microwave activation. Operational...