Description

Selenocyanic Acid 4-Nitrophenyl Ester is a specialized organoselenium compound used as a key reagent in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a versatile electrophilic selenium transfer agent, enabling the efficient introduction of selenium-containing functional groups into target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel compounds and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A critical building block for the preparation of selenium-containing drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel fungicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate selenium.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organoselenium polymers and advanced materials with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Methodology Development: Serves as a standard reagent in academic and industrial labs for developing new selenylation reactions and catalytic cycles.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in labeling biomolecules (proteins, peptides) with selenium tags for structural studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Selenocyanic Acid 4-Nitrophenyl Ester
CAS No.	19188-18-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O2Se
Molecular Weight	227.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitrophenyl Selenocyanate; p-Nitrophenyl Selenocyanate; Selenocyanic Acid p-Nitrophenyl Ester; 4-Nitrophenylselenocyanate; 1-Nitro-4-selenocyanatobenzene; NSC 403058; SeCNPhNO2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Selenocyanic Acid 4-Nitrophenyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture uptake and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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