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VOL. 5, ISSUE 3 (2021)
On the Chemistry of Pyridylselenides
Authors
Dr. Shivani Gulati
Abstract
Selenium, an ubiquitous metalloid and a third member of the chalcogen
group, is currently being considered as a unique essential micronutrient and a
fundamental element in biological systems. It replaces sulfur in cysteine and
forms the 21st amino acid called selenocysteine. Interesting potential
biological properties, namely, antioxidant, antihypertensive, and anticancer
exhibited by selenium containing compounds in living beings have been proved to
be highly valuable in organic chemistry over the past four decades.
Organoselenium compounds, especially those containing nitrogen atoms, are
attractive molecules because of their key role in organic synthesis.
Consequently, the development of efficient methodologies for the synthesis of
nitrogen functionalized organochalcogen compounds is of vital significance in
the field of chemical research. Pyridine constitutes an important motif in
heterocyclic compounds in the context of nitrogen-functionalized compounds as
pyridine derivatives have numerous applications in the realm of bioactive
molecules. Consequently, a galaxy of methods for the preparation of dipyridyl
selenides/ dipyridyl diselenide has been well documented.
Pages:43-47
How to cite this article:
Dr. Shivani Gulati "On the Chemistry of Pyridylselenides". International Journal of Chemical Science, Vol 5, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 43-47
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