Photoreduction Oxidation of Selenides with Isocyanides and Carboxylic Compounds: Access to Selenium‐Containing Imides

Abstract A visible light‐driven photo oxidation‐reduction selenium amidation of selenides with isocyanides and carboxylic compounds for the synthesis of polysubstituted selenium‐containing imides is reported. The reaction involves the functionalization of Se−Se bonds under mild conditions by visible light photoredox catalysis with good tolerance of various functionalized group. A possible mechanism has been proposed.