Synthetic Communications

Improved method for the synthesis of organic diselenides from organic halides under atmospheric pressure

Y Chen, F Tian, M Song, S Lu

Index: Chen, Yahong; Tian, Fengshou; Song, Maoping; Lu, Shiwei Synthetic Communications, 2007 , vol. 37, # 16 p. 2687 - 2692

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Abstract

Abstract An improved approach to the synthesis of organic diselenides is reported. The process involves the reaction of organic halides with selenium, carbon monoxide, and water under atmospheric pressure in the presence of an inorganic base, sodium hydroxide, to afford organic diselenides in good yields.