CAS 5707-04-0: Benzeneselenenyl chloride

Phenylselenenyl chloride is an organoselenium compound with the chemical formula CHSeCl. It has been shown to have a low redox potential, which makes it a good candidate for use in organic synthesis. Phenylselenenyl chloride is used as a catalyst in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions and has been shown to be effective in the synthesis of epoxy hydroxy compounds. The x-ray crystal structures of phenylselenenyl chloride have been determined, revealing that the molecule contains steric interactions between the chloride and hydroxyl groups. This discovery explains why phenylselenenyl chloride is so selective for these two groups and may lead to improved synthetic methods for this molecule.

Phenylselenium Chloride

Phenylselenium chloride

Phenylselenenyl chloride is used in the preparation of (cyclobut-1-enylselanyl)benzene. It is an important versatile reagent used in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as a useful synthon for 2-amino alcohols. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.