Description

6,6'-Selenodihexanoic Acid is an organoselenium compound featuring a diselenide bridge connecting two hexanoic acid chains. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and precursor in the synthesis of novel selenium-containing materials and bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on advanced materials science, pharmaceutical development, and organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing selenium-based drug candidates and prodrugs with potential antioxidant, anticancer, or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel polymers, functionalized surfaces, and nanomaterials where the selenium moiety imparts specific electronic or catalytic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent or precursor for introducing selenium functional groups into more complex organic molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies related to selenium metabolism, the synthesis of selenoproteins mimics, and as a tool compound in redox biology.
• Catalyst Development: Investigated as a ligand or component in catalytic systems for various organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,6'-Selenodihexanoic Acid
CAS No.	22676-16-0
Molecular Formula	C12H22O4Se2
Molecular Weight	396.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Diselenobis(hexanoic acid); 6,6'-Diselanediylbis(hexanoic acid); Hexanoic acid, 6,6'-diselanediylbis-; 6,6'-Diselanediylbishexanoic acid; Bis(5-carboxypentyl) diselenide; 6,6'-Diselanediyldihexanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,6'-Selenodihexanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
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.