A highly efficient protocol is reported for the synthesis of
chiral β-seleno amines via the ring-opening reaction of
aziridines. Under neutral conditions, employing a stable phenyl
selenolate specie (PhSeZnBr) and (BMIM)BF4 as solvent, β-seleno amines
were obtained in good to excellent yields. Reuse of the ionic liquid
was also possible, and four runs were performed with no decrease
in the yields.
chiral β-seleno amines - ring opening reaction - aziridine - ionic liquid