Benzyl selenocyanate

• CAT Number: I045420
• CAS Number: 4671-93-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H7NSe
• Molecular Weight: 196.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: benzyl selenocyanate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7NSe/c9-7-10-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6H2
• InChIKey: WSKWDMOVMQKKQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C[Se]C#N

Benzyl selenocyanate (Cat No.: I045420) is an organoselenium compound featuring a benzyl group bonded to a selenocyanate (–SeCN) functional group. It serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of selenium into target molecules through nucleophilic or electrophilic substitution reactions. The benzyl moiety offers reactivity and potential for further functionalization, while the selenium component imparts unique chemical and biological properties. Benzyl selenocyanate is used in the preparation of organoselenium derivatives for applications in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and antioxidant or catalytic studies.

Reference

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