How Not to Discover a New
Reagent. The Evolution and Chemistry of Woollins’ Reagent

J. Derek Woollins

doi:10.1055/s-0031-1290665

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How Not to Discover a New Reagent. The Evolution and Chemistry of Woollins’ Reagent

J. Derek Woollins*
EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, UK
Fax: 44(1334)463384; e-Mail: jdw3@st-and.ac.uk;

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The pathways in research can be complex. This review provides a personal account of the winding scientific and funding road that led to Woollins’ reagent. The synthesis and applications of Woollins’ reagent are summarised.

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heterocycles - phosphorus - selenium - group 16

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