Diethyl selenide
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Occurrence
Diethyl selenide has been detected in biofuel produced from plantain peel. It is also a minor air pollutant in some areas.
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Preparation
It may be prepared by a substitution reaction similar to the Williamson ether synthesis: reaction of a metal selenide, such as sodium selenide, with two equivalents of ethyl iodide or similar reagent to supply the ethyl groups: