Description

3-Methyl-4-Aminophenylselenium Cyanide is a specialized organoselenium compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino group and a selenium-bound cyanide moiety, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex selenium-containing heterocycles and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers where selenium incorporation is desired for specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel selenium-containing drug candidates, particularly for applications in oncology and antioxidant therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new classes of fungicides and herbicides where the organoselenium moiety can enhance biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of selenium-doped conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and advanced catalytic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing selenium and cyanide functional groups into complex molecular architectures in a single step.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for preparing novel selenium-nitrogen donor ligands for coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical compound for exploratory chemistry in universities and corporate research labs investigating the properties of organoselenium compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-Aminophenylselenium Cyanide
CAS No.	22037-13-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2Se
Molecular Weight	211.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-3-methylbenzeneselenenyl cyanide; (4-Amino-3-methylphenyl)selenenyl cyanide; 3-Methyl-4-aminophenyl selenocyanate; 3-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine selenium cyanide; SeCN-C6H3(CH3)(NH2); CAS 22037-13-4; Organoselenium cyanide intermediate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methyl-4-Aminophenylselenium Cyanide adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is comprehensively analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance with research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible to maximize shelf-life stability. Isolate from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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