Selenocyanic acid, phenyl ester


Chemical Name: Selenocyanic acid, phenyl ester
CAS Number: 2179-79-5
Product Number: AG003TQ4(AGN-PC-0JSTHJ)
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Molecular Formula: C7H5NSe
Molecular Weight: 182.0813

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Properties
BP:
116-117 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Storage:
Inert atmosphere;2-8℃;
Refractive Index:
n20/D 1.603(lit.)
Solubility:
Miscible with organic solvents, terahydro furan, dichloromethane and acetonitrile.

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Phenylselenocyanate is a versatile chemical compound commonly used in organic synthesis for its unique reactivity and ability to introduce selenium functionality into organic molecules. In chemical reactions, Phenylselenocyanate can serve as a selective oxidizing agent for the conversion of alcohols to carbonyl compounds, such as aldehydes and ketones. It also acts as a powerful electrophilic selenium source in nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the synthesis of a wide range of selenium-containing organic compounds. Moreover, Phenylselenocyanate is frequently employed in the preparation of selenoesters and selenocarbamates, which are important intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its utility in chemical synthesis makes Phenylselenocyanate a valuable tool for researchers and chemists seeking to access complex selenium-containing molecules with precise control over regioselectivity and stereochemistry.