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Selenium in organic synthesis.

Dennis Liotta, Robert Monahan

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |January 24, 1986
    PubMed
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    Selenium functional groups enable efficient synthetic transformations like oxidations and alkylations under mild conditions. These methods offer high yields and versatility in organic chemistry.

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    • Organic Chemistry
    • Organoselenium Chemistry

    Background:

    • Selenium-containing functional groups are valuable tools in organic synthesis.
    • Their unique properties allow for diverse chemical transformations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the utility of selenium functional groups in organic synthesis.
    • To showcase their application in various synthetically useful processes.

    Main Methods:

    • Introduction, manipulation, and removal of selenium-containing groups.
    • Leveraging selenium's unique chemical properties.

    Main Results:

    • High overall yields achieved in synthetic processes.
    • Mild reaction conditions employed successfully.

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  • Versatile transformations demonstrated, including allylic oxidations, nucleophile-induced cleavage, regiospecific alkylations, and olefin cofunctionalizations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Selenium-mediated chemistry offers a powerful and efficient approach to complex organic synthesis.
    • The strategic use of selenium functional groups facilitates a broad range of valuable chemical reactions.