Selenoxides

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010697",
  "term": "Selenoxides",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organoselenium compounds with the general formula R-Se(=O)-R', where a selenium atom is bonded to two organic groups and one oxygen atom. They are the selenium analogues of sulfoxides and possess a pyramidal structure at the selenium atom, making them chiral when the organic groups are different. Selenoxides are key intermediates in organic synthesis, particularly in syn-elimination reactions that form alkenes at room temperature.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1365 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/selenoxides/"
}