Description

Selenosemicarbazide is a specialized organoselenium compound of significant interest in synthetic and medicinal chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both selenium and a semicarbazide moiety, makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds and selenium-containing ligands. This chemical is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials. Selenosemicarbazide CAS NO 21198-79-8 represents a key building block for advanced chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel selenium-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity, such as selenazoles and selenadiazoles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that incorporate selenium for enhanced or novel modes of action.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a versatile ligand for the preparation of metal complexes (e.g., with palladium, platinum, copper) for catalytic or material science applications.
• Material Science: Investigated for the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, or other functional materials where selenium incorporation can alter electronic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for the construction of complex molecular architectures, including various nitrogen-selenium heterocycles.
• Analytical Reagent: Potentially used as a derivatization agent or a selective reagent in analytical chemistry for the detection of specific functional groups or metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Selenosemicarbazide
CAS No.	21198-79-8
Molecular Formula	CH5N3Se
Molecular Weight	137.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Selenourea, 2-hydrozino-; 2-Hydrazinoselenourea; Selenocarbazamide; Selenosemicarbazide; Selenourea, hydrazino-; Hydrazinecarboselenoamide; Isoselenosemicarbazide; Selenosemicarbazide (CH5N3Se)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Selenosemicarbazide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay (by titration or HPLC), identification (by IR), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical research and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider maintaining the product under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Selenium Content	Contact for details

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