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Activation of Peroxides by Organoselenium Catalysts: A Synthetic and Biological Perspective

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The activation of peroxides by organoselenium catalysts in a synthetic and biological perspective is presented herein. The relevance of this process is evident in oxidation reactions, which impact a number of synthetic and biochemical transformations. Particular emphasis will be given to discuss the use of hydrogen peroxide. Reactions such as Baeyer-Villiger, epoxidations, oxidation of bromide salts to positive bromine species (Haloperoxidase like activity), oxidation of thiols to disulfides (Glutathione Peroxidase like activity), among others catalyzed by organoselenium compounds will be disclosed in details. Additionally, the influence of substituents effects on organoselenium compounds in relation to their performance as catalysts towards the above mentioned reactions will be discussed, as well as the mechanistic aspects.

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Alberto, E.E., Braga, A.L. (2011). Activation of Peroxides by Organoselenium Catalysts: A Synthetic and Biological Perspective. In: Woollins, J., Laitinen, R. (eds) Selenium and Tellurium Chemistry. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20699-3_11

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