A Mild Protocol for the Regioselective Ring Opening of Doubly Activated Cyclopropanes by Using Selenolates Generated in Situ: Synthesis of Functionalized Organoselenium Compounds

Abstract

A variety of functionalized organoselenium compounds were synthesized from doubly activated cyclopropanes and diselenides in the presence of sodium borohydride. A range of substituents were stable under these reaction conditions. Additionally, we extended the scope of the method by reducing nitro groups in the products to give the corresponding selenium-containing unnatural amino acids.

Key words

cyclopropanes - diselenides - selenium - amino acids - ring opening

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