Synlett 1993; 1993(4): 259-261
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22423
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Synthesis of Allylic Selenocyanates via Electrophilic Cyanoselenation of Allylic Silanes

Anil S. Guram*
  • *Department of Chemistry, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, USA
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19 March 2002 (online)

Allylic silanes react rapidly with the KSeCN·2CuBr2 and KSCN·2CuBr2 reagent systems to afford allylic selenocyanates and thiocyanates respectively in good yields.

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