Synlett 2005(10): 1618-1620  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-869861
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A Fast and Convenient One-Pot Synthesis of Dioctyldiselenide at Ambient Temperature and Atmosphere

Morgan L. Deacon, Brian S. Zelakiewicz, YuYe Tong*
Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, 37th and ‘O’ Sts., NW, Washington, DC 20057, USA
Fax: +1(202)6875591; e-Mail: yyt@georgetown.edu;
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Publication History

Received 17 February 2005
Publication Date:
07 June 2005 (online)

Abstract

Presented here is a single phase, high yield synthesis of a dioctyldiselenide ligand that has been achieved with shelf-available chemicals in a short time, at room temperature, and without the need for an inert environment.