Synthetic Applications of 2-Phenylselenenyl Enones. Selective Formation of Exocyclic or Endocyclic Enones from a Common Intermediate

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/jo01301a046

2-Phenylselenenyl enones are versatile species which can be selectively converted into a number of different ketones and enones (e.g.5, 6, 9, 10, or 11) in high overall yields.