GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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Abstract
Aziridines react efficiently with bis(trimethyl)silyl-sulfide and -selenide to afford a direct access to β-amino thiols and selenols. Synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted 1,3-selenazolidines is obtained through reaction of 1,2-amino selenols with aldehydes.