Description

4-Chlorobenzeneseleninic Acid is a versatile organoselenium compound that serves as a key reagent and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a selective oxidizing agent and a precursor for synthesizing other selenium-containing molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex chemical transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring selenium-based functional groups.
• Oxidation Reagent: Acts as a selective oxidizing agent in organic synthesis for the conversion of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and other oxidation-sensitive transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a precursor for the development of organoselenium polymers, catalysts, and advanced functional materials.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used to synthesize selenium-containing ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other catalytic reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A critical reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chlorobenzeneseleninic Acid
CAS No.	20753-53-1
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClO2Se
Molecular Weight	223.52 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Chlorobenzeneseleninic Acid; (4-Chlorophenyl)seleninic Acid; Benzeneseleninic Acid, 4-chloro-; 4-Chlorophenylseleninic Acid; p-Chlorophenylseleninic Acid; 4-Chlorobenzeneselenenic Acid; 4-Chloro-benzeneseleninic acid; 4-ClC6H4SeO2H
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chlorobenzeneseleninic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and bases. Due to its nature as an organoselenium compound, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.