DATASHEET
Formulation
Powder
Storage:
Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.
Product Information:
CAS Number: 122039-27-4
Molecular formula: C12H10P2Se4
Molecular weight: 532
Purity: >95% (NMR)
Appearance: Red powder.
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO or chloroform.
InChiKey: GKYFQRQKPYPLGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: [Se]=P([Se]1)(C2=CC=CC=C2)[Se]P1(C3=CC=CC=C3)=[Se]
SMILES: [Se]=P1([Se]P(=[Se])([Se]1)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
Description:
Woollins' Reagent is an organophosphorus compound that finds widespread utilization as a reagent in organic synthesis. Woollins' Reagent participates in diverse reactions, such as yielding spiro heterocycles when combined with benzoic hydrazides, generating secondary amines, forming 10-membered phosphorus-selenium heterocycles in conjunction with aromatic diols, and facilitating ring-opening deselenation and phosphorus-phosphorus coupling. Woollins? Reagent has contributed to the synthesis of biologically active compounds, including anticancer drugs, antibiotics and antiviral agents.