Description

Bis(1-Methyl-1H-Indol-3-Yl) Selenide CAS NO 21001-19-4 is an organoselenium compound featuring a central selenium atom bridged between two 1-methylindole moieties. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and a potential precursor for advanced materials and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life sciences sectors. The compound's utility lies in its role as a building block for selenium-containing heterocycles and as a reagent in organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel selenium-containing drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a specialized selenium transfer agent or catalyst in complex organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor for the development of organic semiconductors, photoconductive materials, or selenium-doped polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in research to study selenium's role in biological systems or to create labeled compounds.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes, potentially leading to catalysts with unique properties.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and industrial research laboratories for methodological development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(1-Methyl-1H-Indol-3-Yl) Selenide
CAS No.	21001-19-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₆N₂Se
Molecular Weight	339.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Selenobis(1-methyl-1H-indole); Bis(1-methylindol-3-yl) selenide; 1-Methyl-3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)selanyl-1H-indole; Di(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl) selenide; Selenobis(1-methylindole); 21001-19-4; (1-Methylindol-3-yl)₂Se
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(1-Methyl-1H-Indol-3-Yl) Selenide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and meet the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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