Chemoselective synthesis of first representatives of bis(diorganothiophosphinyl)selenides, (R2P=S)2Se, from secondary phosphine sulfides and elemental selenium

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.inoche.2013.01.019

First bis(diorganothiophosphinyl)selenides, (R₂P = S) ₂Se, have been synthesized in 74-86% yield by the chemoselective interaction of secondary phosphine sulfides with elemental selenium (1:1 molar ratio, 100 C, 3 h, 1,4-dioxane); th