Description

1-[3-Methylbenzo[B]Selenophen-2-Yl]Ethanone is a specialized organoselenium compound featuring a benzoselenophene core, a structure of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients, where the selenium atom imparts unique electronic and biological properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on organic electronics, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting oxidative stress or requiring selenium-containing pharmacophores.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Used in the development of electron-transport materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to the favorable electronic properties of the selenophene ring.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate for creating new fungicides or plant growth regulators that leverage selenium's bioactivity.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis or as a monomer for conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for studying selenophene chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[3-Methylbenzo[B]Selenophen-2-Yl]Ethanone
CAS No.	20984-18-3
Molecular Formula	C11H10OSe
Molecular Weight	237.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetyl-3-methylbenzo[b]selenophene; 3-Methylbenzo[b]selenophen-2-yl ethanone; 1-(3-Methyl-1-benzoselenophen-2-yl)ethanone; 2-Acetyl-3-methylbenzoselenophene; 20984-18-3; Ethanone, 1-(3-methylbenzo[b]selenophen-2-yl)-; 1-(3-Methylbenzo[b]selenophen-2-yl)ethan-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-[3-Methylbenzo[B]Selenophen-2-Yl]Ethanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place 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
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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