- Chemical Name:Benzo[c]selenophene
- CAS No.:270-85-9
- Molecular Formula:C8H6Se
- Molecular Weight:181.09300
- Hs Code.:
- DSSTox Substance ID:DTXSID20464029
- Nikkaji Number:J1.929.800K
- Wikidata:Q82289203
Synonyms:Benzo[c]selenophene;270-85-9;DTXSID20464029
Synonyms:Benzo[c]selenophene;270-85-9;DTXSID20464029
The study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of 1,3-diarylbenzo[c]selenophenes, which are conjugated macromolecules with potential applications due to their unique electrical and optical properties. The researchers used a selenium transfer reaction involving keto-alcohol/benzo[c]furan and Woollins reagent to synthesize a series of symmetrical and unsymmetrical 1,3-diarylbenzo[c]selenophenes. The chemicals used in the study include phthalides, aryl/hetero-arylmagnesium bromides, and Woollins reagent. Phthalides served as the starting materials, aryl/hetero-arylmagnesium bromides were used as Grignard reagents to open the ring of the phthalides, and Woollins reagent was employed as a selenium transfer agent to convert the intermediate keto-alcohols or benzo[c]furans into the target benzo[c]selenophenes. The purpose of these chemicals was to facilitate the formation of stable benzo[c]selenophene analogs, which were then studied for their optical and electrochemical properties to further understand their potential use in materials science, particularly in the development of electronic materials such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).