Chemistry Letters, Vol.39, No.3, 212-214, 2010
Copper-catalyzed Stereoselective Synthesis of Vinyl Selenides under Ligand-free Conditions
A mild and efficient protocol for the stereoselective synthesis of vinyl selenides catalyzed by CuO nanoparticles as recyclable catalyst under ligand-free conditions is reported. This methodology results in the synthesis of a variety of vinyl selenides in excellent yields with retention of stereochemistry.