Description

5,5'-Selenodivaleric Acid is an organoselenium compound featuring a diselenide bridge connecting two valeric acid moieties, serving as a versatile building block and precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing selenium functionality, which is critical for developing materials with unique redox, catalytic, and biological properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and novel material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of selenium-containing drug candidates and bioactive molecules for therapeutic research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel selenium-based fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of organoselenium catalysts for organic transformations, including oxidation and reduction reactions.
• Nutritional Supplement Research: Investigated as a potential source or model compound for organic selenium in animal feed and human nutritional studies.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile reagent for introducing diselenide bonds or valeric acid chains into more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5'-Selenodivaleric Acid
CAS No.	20846-68-8
Molecular Formula	C10H18O4Se2
Molecular Weight	369.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Diselenodivaleric Acid; 5,5'-Diselanediylbis(pentanoic acid); Pentanedioic acid, 5,5'-diselanediylbis-; Valeric acid, 5,5'-diselanediylbis-; Bis(4-carboxybutyl) diselenide; 5,5'-Diselanediyldipentanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,5'-Selenodivaleric Acid is produced 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 development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	< 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5 %

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