Description

Selenobetaine Methyl Ester is a specialized organoselenium compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and biochemical research. This high-purity reagent serves as a critical building block for the introduction of selenium-containing functional groups into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from novel drug development to the creation of functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel selenium-containing drug candidates and bioactive molecules for therapeutic research.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Used to create labeled compounds and probes for studying selenoprotein function and selenium metabolism in biological systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new selenium-based fungicides, insecticides, or plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Building block for synthesizing selenium-doped polymers, organic semiconductors, or advanced catalytic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile selenylation agent for introducing selenium atoms into complex organic frameworks under controlled conditions.
• Nutritional Supplement Research: Used in the study and synthesis of advanced selenium analogs for nutritional and chemopreventive applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Selenobetaine Methyl Ester
CAS No.	102856-52-0
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO2Se
Molecular Weight	208.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(Carboxymethyl)dimethylselenonium Methyl Ester; Selenonium, (carboxymethyl)dimethyl-, methyl ester; Dimethylselenoniomethyl Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-(Dimethylselenonio)acetate; Selenobetaine Methyl Ester Salt; 2-(Dimethylselenonio)acetate Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Selenobetaine Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to light and oxidation, prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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