Fused Selenazolinium Salt Derivatives with a Se-N⁺Bond: Preparation and Properties

Convenient methods for the preparation of stable, fused selenazolinium salt systems with a Se–N+ bond have been developed. The mechanism for the formation of the selenazole cycle was investigated in detail by conducting multinuclear NMR experiments. The ability of these compounds to form stable inner salts was demonstrated. We have shown the glutathione peroxidase (GPx) like properties of selenazolopyridinium salts by oxidizing sulfur-containing natural amino acids, as well as aromatic and heteroaromatic aldehydes. The molecular structures of most of the compounds were confirmed by X-ray diffraction studies.