Abstract

The reaction of selenium tetrachloride with allylbenzene and allyl phenyl ether proceeds in accordance with the Markownikoff rule to give 1:2 adducts. The use of selenium tetrabromide changes the course of the reaction and leads to the production of a mixture of adducts in accordance with and counter to the Markownikoff rule, as well as products of cyclization of the intermediate monoadducts to 2-bromomethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]selenophene or 2-bromomethyl-benzo-1,4-selenoxane derivatives.

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