SnAP reagents for the synthesis of selenomorpholines and 1,4-selenazepanes and their biological evaluation.

Herein, we disclose the first set of unique selenium-containing SnAP reagents for the direct synthesis of C-substituted selenomorpholines and 1,4-selenazepanes, including their amino acid derivatives from commercially available aldehydes under mild conditions. These elusive N-unprotected heterocycles are not accessible by classical routes. Biological evaluation of these compounds revealed promising activities against clinically relevant fungal strains.