N,N-Dimethylformamide’s Participation in Domino Reactions for the Synthesis of Se-Phenyl Dimethylcarbamoselenoate Derivatives

<i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-dimethylformamide's (DMF) participation in domino reactions has been developed. Starting from substituted halogenobenzenes and selenium powder, versatile biologically active Se-phenyl dimethylcarbamoselenoate derivatives were efficiently synthesized under mild reaction conditions. The reaction mechanism was studied using control experiments. These protocols involve a wider substrate scope and provide an economical approach toward C-selenium bond formation.