Stereoslective Synthesis of (Z)-1, 2-Bis(arylseleno)-1-alkene by Addition of Cesium Arylselenolate to Alkynyl Selenide

Alkynyl selenide reacted with cesium arylselenolate in commercial THF at r.t under N2 to afford (Z)-1, 2-bis(arylseleno)-1-alkene in high yields.

Cesium hydroxide-catalyzed hydrothiolation of alkynyl selenides to highly stereo- and regioselectively synthesize(Z)-1-organoseleno-2-arylthio-1-alkenes

In the presence of catalytic amount of cesium hydroxide the hydrothiolation of alkynyl selenides occurred at room temperature in DMF under nitrogen atmosphere to give exclusive（Z）-1-organoseleno-2-arylthio-1-alkene in excellent yields.It could provide a new and expedient way for the preparation of（Z）-1-arylseleno-2-arylthio-1-alkene.