Description

Diphenylselenium Dichloride is a versatile organoselenium compound primarily used as a key reagent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a selenium electrophile and a precursor for generating other organoselenium species, which are crucial in materials science and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials industries, where precise selenium incorporation is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel selenium-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst & Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for preparing organoselenium catalysts and ligands used in organic transformations.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers, functional materials, and selenium-based nanomaterials.
• Chemical Research Reagent: A critical reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying selenium chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the production of specialized agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diphenylselenium Dichloride
CAS No.	2217-81-4
Molecular Formula	C12H10Cl2Se
Molecular Weight	308.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylseleninyl Dichloride; Selenium, Dichlorodiphenyl-; Diphenylselenium(IV) Dichloride; Phenylselenium Dichloride (common name); Dichloro(diphenyl)selenium; Diphenylselenane Dichloride; (Diphenyl-λ4-selanylidene) Dichloride
EINECS	218-714-6

Quality Control

Our Diphenylselenium Dichloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity assay and impurity profile, to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, detailing specifications and test results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and stored away from light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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