Introduction of Alkyl- or Phenylseleno Group by the Ring Opening of Cyclic Ethers Using Dialkyl- or Alkylphenylselenium Dibromide and Sodium Borohydride

Abstract

Abstract The reaction of dialkyl- or alkylphenylselenium dibromide with cyclic ethers in the presence of sodium borohydride gave ω-hydroxyalkyl alkyl or phenyl selenides as the ring opening products of the cyclic ethers.