A new method for creating Se-N intramolecular bonds using UV radiation

The irradiation of diaryl diselenides bearing amido groups using UV light of 254 nm wavelength leads to their rapid and quantitative conversion to form the benzisoselenazolone core through free radical Se-N bond formation. The developed protocol was utilized for a series of diversified substrates under mild reaction conditions.

Automated summary

The irradiation of diaryl diselenides with amido groups using UV light of 254 nm wavelength facilitates the rapid and quantitative conversion to benzisoselenazolone core through free radical Se-N bond formation. This protocol is applicable to a diverse range of substrates under mild reaction conditions.