Iodocyclisations of the allylic glycinates 7 lead either to the trans-
or cis-2,5-disubstituted proline derivatives 8 or 9, depending on the
reaction conditions; subsequent treatment of these with DBU in DMF gi
ves the 2-pyrrolecarboxylates 10 and 13 in excellent yields by a doubl
e elimination of hydrogen iodide and toluenesulfinic acid.