Synthesis 1987; 1987(2): 146-149
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-27865
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Selenium in Organic Synthesis: A Novel Route to 1-Phenylselenobutadienes and 1,4-Dicarbonyl Compounds

J. V. Comasseto* , C. A. Brandt
  • *Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Cx. P. 20.780, São Paulo, Brasil
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Publication Date:
12 September 2002 (online)

Two approaches to 1-phenylseleno-1,3-butadienes 5 are reported, via phenylselenoalkenylidene phosphoranes and phenylselenoalkenals, respectively. 1,4-Dicarbonyl compounds are prepared from the 1-phenylselenobutadienes or from the phenylselenoalkenals.

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