One-step cyclization of alkenols has been accomplished by electrooxidative phenylselenoetherification. The reaction was performed by electrolysis of unsaturated alcohols and diphenyl diselenide in methylene chloride containing tetraethylammonium bromide.
Phenylselenoetherification and phenylselenolactonization were performed in one step by electrolysis of unsaturated alcohols or carboxylic acids and diphenyl diselenide in organic solvent containing halide ions as mediators.
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