Zhengyin Du

The Synthesis of 1,3-bis(Phenylseleno)-2-Propanol Under Microwave Irradiation Conditions

Abstract A simple, rapid and efficient method for the synthesis of 1,3-bis(phenylseleno)-2-propanol under microwave irradiation is described.

The influence of main group metallic lewis acids on the formation and reactivity of grignard reagents

The significance of main group metallic Lewis acids such as LiCl, MgCl2, AlCl3 on the formation and reactivities of Grignard reagents are best demonstrated by recent quick development of their diverse synthetic techniques and versatile reactivities towards various electrophiles. Although substantial progress has been made especially on the selective formation of carbon-metal bonds employing lithium chloride as the activator, novel protocols especially these for regioselective metalation of highly functionalized substrates are continuously developed and thus occupy a hot research spot in organometallic chemistry. This mini-review provides a concise overview mainly on the behavior of main group metallic salts derived from lithium, magnesium and aluminum as a powerful tool for regioselective metalation of C-X ( X = Cl, Br, I) and C-H bonds. The diverse functions of these metallic salts on the reactivities of Grignard reagents are exemplified primarily choosing aldehyde as the electrophile.

CuI promoted sulfenylation of organozinc reagents with arylsulfonyl chlorides

A CuI promoted sulfenylation of organozinc reagents with arylsulfonyl chlorides/PPh3 has been explored. This reaction proceeded smoothly through an alkyl/aryl radical (generated from organometallics) under mild conditions and produced the desired sulfide products in excellent yields.

Magnesium salt promoted tandem nucleophilic addition-Oppenauer oxidation of aldehydes with organozinc reagents.

A magnesium salt promoted synthesis of ketones via tandem nucleophilic addition-Oppenauer oxidation of aldehydes using organozinc chemistry was demonstrated. Magnesium salts concomitantly generated via magnesium metal mediated organohalide zincation exhibit high efficacy for nucleophilic addition of organozinc reagents to aromatic aldehydes and thereafter Oppenauer oxidation whereby ketones are formed in high to excellent yields.

The Synthesis of 1-Phenoxy-3- Arylseleno-2-Propanol

Abstract A general and efficient synthetic method of 1-phenoxy-3-arylseleno-2-propanol by reducing diary1 diselenides with sodium borohydride in basic environment and their reaction with epoxypropoxyphenols are described.

The Synthesis of 1,3-Bis(Phenylseleno)-2-Propanol

Abstract A general and efficient synthetic method of 1,3-bis(phenylseleno)-2-propanol by reducing diphenyl diselenides with sodium borohydride in basic environment and then reacting with epichlorohydrin are described.