Description

Selenium Chloride, also known as selenium tetrachloride, is a critical inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 10025-68-0. It serves as a versatile reagent and precursor in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key chlorinating agent and selenium source in the preparation of organoselenium compounds and other selenium derivatives.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecules for drug discovery and development.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Employed in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for depositing thin films of selenium-containing semiconductors.
• Catalyst Production: Serves as a precursor for creating catalysts used in various organic transformations and industrial processes.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial research for exploring new materials and chemical pathways.
• Specialty Glass & Pigments: Used in the formulation of specialized glasses and colored pigments where selenium incorporation is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Selenium Chloride
CAS No.	10025-68-0
Molecular Formula	SeCl4
Molecular Weight	220.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Selenium(IV) chloride; Selenium tetrachloride; Tetrachloroselane; Selenium chloride (SeCl4); UN 2879
EINECS	233-053-5

Quality Control

Our Selenium Chloride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid/organic solvent nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SeCl4)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.