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2-Nitrophenyl selenocyanate (CAS 51694-22-5)

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CAS Number:
51694-22-5
Molecular Weight:
227.08
Molecular Formula:
C7H4N2O2Se
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2-Nitrophenyl selenocyanate is an organoselenium compound that has gained interest within the field of organic chemistry for its use in the introduction of selenium-containing groups into organic molecules. Its reactivity is particularly useful in the synthesis of selenoamides and selenoureas, which are explored for their unique chemical and physical properties. The nitrophenyl moiety acts as a good leaving group, which is beneficial in nucleophilic substitution reactions, making 2-Nitrophenyl selenocyanate a versatile reagent for the formation of carbon-selenium bonds. Studies involving 2-nitrophenyl selenocyanate focus on the synthesis of biologically relevant selenium compounds, contributing to the understanding of selenium′s role in chemical biology. 2-Nitrophenyl selenocyanate is in the preparation of selenium-based catalysts, which are of growing interest in the development of green chemistry applications due to their ability to facilitate reactions under milder conditions and with higher selectivity compared to their sulfur analogs.


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2-Nitrophenyl selenocyanate, 1 g

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