Description

Bis(2-Bromo-5-Pyridyl) Selenide is a high-purity organoselenium compound featuring a central selenium atom bridged between two brominated pyridine rings. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable specialty chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel heterocyclic compounds, catalysts, and functional materials. The compound's specific reactivity profile enables its use in constructing complex selenium-containing molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting selenium-dependent enzymes or requiring specific heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Ligand Precursor in Catalysis: Used to develop novel selenium-based ligands for transition metal catalysts, potentially enhancing selectivity and activity in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, or advanced photoresponsive materials.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Employed in creating molecular probes to study selenium metabolism and the role of selenoproteins in biological systems.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Potential use in the research and development of new crop protection agents with novel modes of action.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Bromo-5-Pyridyl) Selenide
CAS No.	1220388-59-9
Molecular Formula	C10H6Br2N2Se
Molecular Weight	392.94 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Dibromo-5,5'-diselenodipyridine; 5,5'-Diselanediylbis(2-bromopyridine); Bis(5-bromo-2-pyridyl) diselenide; Di(5-bromo-2-pyridyl) diselenide; 2-Bromo-5-pyridyl diselenide; (5-Bromo-2-pyridyl) diselenide; 1,2-Di(pyridin-5-yl)diselane, 2,2'-dibromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Bromo-5-Pyridyl) Selenide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and our analytical methods (including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis) are validated to provide reliable data for your critical R&D work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to minimize exposure to air and moisture. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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