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Herein, we describe a simple and efficient route to access aniline-derived diselenides and evaluate their antioxidant/GPx-mimetic properties. The diselenides were obtained in good yields via ipso-substitution/reduction from the readily available 2-nitroaromatic halides (Cl, Br, I). These diselenides present GPx-mimetic properties, showing better antioxidant activity than the standard GPx-mimetic compounds, ebselen and diphenyl diselenide. DFT analysis demonstrated that the electronic properties of the substituents determine the charge delocalization and the partial charge on selenium, which correlate with the catalytic performances. The amino group concurs in the stabilization of the selenolate intermediate through a hydrogen bond with the selenium.
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Herein, we report a greener protocol for the synthesis of 3-Se/S-indoles and imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines through direct C(sp2 )-H bond chalcogenation of heteroarenes with half molar equivalents of different dichalcogenides, using KIO3 as a non-toxic, easy-to-handle catalyst and a stoichiometric amount of glycerol. The reaction features are high yields, based on atom economy, easy performance on gram-scale, metal- and solvent-free conditions as well as applicability to different types of N-heteroarenes.