Description

Bis(4-Methylphenyl) Perselenide is an organoselenium compound featuring a perselenide bond (-Se-Se-) linking two p-tolyl groups. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable reagent in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the introduction of selenium-containing functional groups. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Synthetic Organic Reagent: Acts as a selenium transfer agent in the synthesis of selenoethers, diselenides, and other organoselenium compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel drug candidates with potential therapeutic applications.
• Catalyst/Co-catalyst Precursor: Serves as a source of selenium in catalytic systems for various organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of selenium-containing polymers, liquid crystals, or functional materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block for creating new active ingredients with specific biological properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a coupling partner in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(4-Methylphenyl) Perselenide
CAS No.	21856-94-0
Molecular Formula	C14H14Se2
Molecular Weight	332.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-p-tolyl Diselenide; Bis(p-tolyl) Diselenide; 4,4'-Dimethyldiphenyl Diselenide; (4-Methylphenyl) Diselenide; p-Tolyl Diselenide; 1,1'-Diselanediylbis(4-methylbenzene); Bis(4-methylphenyl) Diselenide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(4-Methylphenyl) Perselenide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure to light during handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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