Description

Glutaselenone Diselenide is a specialized organoselenium compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. Its unique diselenide (-Se-Se-) bridge makes it a valuable precursor and building block for developing novel selenium-containing molecules and functional materials. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to explore selenium's distinct chemical and biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those exploring selenium's antioxidant and enzyme-modulating activities.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of new-generation fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate selenium for enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers, coatings, and nanomaterials with unique electronic or optical properties.
• Catalyst and Ligand Synthesis: Provides the diselenide framework for creating novel organoselenium catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis and green chemistry applications.
• Nutritional Supplement Research: Employed in biochemical studies to model and understand the behavior of organic selenium compounds in biological systems.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glutaselenone Diselenide
CAS No.	2487-09-4
Molecular Formula	C10H16N2O4Se2
Molecular Weight	402.17 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Glutathione Diselenide; Selenoglutathione; Glutathione Selenol Disulfide; (2S)-2-Amino-4-{[(1R)-1-[(carboxymethyl)carbamoyl]-2-(selanyl)ethyl]selanyl}butanoic Acid; NSC 177531; γ-Glutamylcysteinylglycine Diselenide; Glutathione Diselenide Analog; Bis(γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine) Diselenide
EINECS	219-637-8

Quality Control

Our Glutaselenone Diselenide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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