Description

3,3'-(Diselenobismethylene)Bis(1H-Indole) CAS NO 21903-69-5 is a specialized organoselenium compound featuring a diselenide bridge connecting two indole moieties. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable precursor and building block in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring selenium-containing heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for developing novel selenium-based drug candidates, particularly in oncology and antioxidant therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of new-generation fungicides and plant growth regulators that leverage selenium's bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of conductive polymers and organic semiconductors.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Employed to create novel selenium-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis, enhancing reaction selectivity.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in designing molecular probes to study selenoprotein function and redox biology.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including C-Se bond formation and heterocycle functionalization.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3,3'-(Diselenobismethylene)Bis(1H-Indole)
CAS No.	21903-69-5
Molecular Formula	C18H14N2Se2
Molecular Weight	424.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(3-indolylmethyl) Diselenide; 3,3'-Diselanediylbis(methylene)di-1H-indole; Di(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl) Diselenide; 1H-Indole, 3,3'-(diselenobismethylene)bis-; 3,3'-(Diselanediylbis(methylene))bis(1H-indole); NSC 324022; AI3-52290
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,3'-(Diselenobismethylene)Bis(1H-Indole) is produced under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research and development requirements.

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) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to light and oxidation, prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Elemental Analysis (Se)	Conforms to theoretical value
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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