The Synthesis of Se-Alkyl Alkaneselenoates via (1-Iodo-1-alkenyl)dialkylboranes

Abstract
Se-Alkyl alkaneselenoates were formed in moderate to good yields by successive reactions of (1-iodo-1-alkenyl)bis(1,2-dimethylpropyl)boranes with alkylselenomagnesium bromides and alkaline hydrogen peroxide.