Synthesis of 2,3-Bis(trifluoromethylseleno) Indoles through an Oxidative Copper-Mediated Domino Reaction

Trifluoromethyl Selenoxides: Electrophilic Reagents for C-H Trifluoromethylselenolation of (Hetero)Arene

The trifluoromethylselenyl group (CF₃Se) has become an emerging fluorinated moiety in synthetic chemistry due to its high Hansch lipophilicity parameter and strong electron-withdrawing effect. The trifluoromethylselenolation is hampered by limited synthetic methods and related reagents. Herein, we designed and synthesized the new electrophilic trifluoromethylselenolation reagents, trifluoromethyl selenoxides, which are easy to prepare and easy-to-handle and are not moisture or air sensitive. The selenoxides are successfully applied to metal-free C-H trifluoromethylselenolation of a series of (hetero)arenes.

Visible-Light-Initiated Catalyst-Free Trifluoromethylselenolation of Arylsulfonium Salts with [Me4N][SeCF3]

The redox potential gap between arylsulfonium salt and [Me4N][SeCF3] has been clearly disclosed by CV measurements. Construction of carbon-selenium bond by overcoming this gap without using catalysts and additives is...