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Phenylselenenyl bromide, 98%
Description
Employed in the synthesis of enones by selenenylation of α-cyano ketones with lithium naphthalenide. Phenylselenyl bromide was used in the preparation of exo-2-methyl-7-phenylselenyl-octahydro-8-oxa-2,7b-diaza-dicyclopenta[a,e]pentalene-1,3-dione and endo-2-methyl-7-phenylselanyl-octahydro-8-oxa-2,7b-diaza-dicyclopenta[a,e]pentalene-1,3-dione.
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Employed in the synthesis of enones by selenenylation of α-cyano ketones with lithium naphthalenide. Phenylselenyl bromide was used in the preparation of exo-2-methyl-7-phenylselenyl-octahydro-8-oxa-2,7b-diaza-dicyclopenta[a,e]pentalene-1,3-dione and endo-2-methyl-7-phenylselanyl-octahydro-8-oxa-2,7b-diaza-dicyclopenta[a,e]pentalene-1,3-dione.
Solubility
Soluble in toluene, very faint turbidity.
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store away from air and water/moisture. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 56°C to 62°C |
Boiling Point | 107°C to 108°C (15 mmHg) |
Quantity | 1 g |
UN Number | UN2928 |
Beilstein | 2039772 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in toluene,very faint turbidity. |
Formula Weight | 235.98 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Phenylselenenyl bromide |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301+H331-H314-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H331-H373 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 252-238-1 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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