A novel and efficient synthesis of selenides

作者:Lin, He M.; Tang, Yu*; Li, Zhi H.; Liu, Kun D.; Yang, Jun; Zhang, Yuan M.
来源:ARKIVOC, 2012, 2012(8): 146-156.
DOI:10.3998/ark.5550190.0013.814

摘要

Under nitrogen atmosphere, a simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of symmetrical selenides has been developed by the reaction of aryl or alkyl halides with magnesium (1.5 equiv) and elemental selenium (1.0 equiv) in the absence of catalyst and ligand in THF and toluene under reflux at 86 degrees C. This protocol has been utilized for the synthesis of a variety of symmetrical selenides in good to excellent yields.