Electrocatalytic Selenocyclization for the Synthesis of Selenium-Containing Oxazolidinones

Key Points

• The research aims to develop an efficient electrocatalytic method for synthesizing selenium-containing oxazolidinones.
• Utilized diselenides and N-Boc allylamines as starting materials.
• Employed electrons as a clean redox agent without using traditional oxidants.
• Implemented an electrocatalytic strategy for the selenocyclization process.
• Successfully synthesized selenium-containing oxazolidinones.
• Demonstrated high efficiency in the reaction process.
• Highlighted the environmental benefits of an oxidant-free approach.