Description

10,10'-Diselenodidecanoic Acid is a specialized organoselenium compound featuring a diselenide (-Se-Se-) bridge within a long-chain dicarboxylic acid structure. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block and precursor in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for applications requiring selenium incorporation or redox-active moieties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel selenium-containing drug candidates and bioactive molecules, particularly those targeting antioxidant or anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce diselenide bonds into polymers, enabling materials with unique self-healing, redox-responsive, or degradable properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for developing novel organoselenium catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis and green chemistry applications.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Employed in bioconjugation chemistry to attach selenium-based tags or probes to biomolecules for analytical and diagnostic purposes.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring the chemistry and applications of diselenide compounds in various fields.

Basic Information

Product Name	10,10'-Diselenodidecanoic Acid
CAS No.	22686-34-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₈O₄Se₂
Molecular Weight	516.43 g/mol
Synonyms	10,10'-Diselanediylbis(decanoic acid); Decanediselenoic acid, 10,10'-diselenodi-; Diselenodidecanoic acid; Bis(9-carboxynonyl) diselenide; 10,10'-Diselenobis(decanoic acid); 10-(9-Carboxynonylselanyl)decanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 10,10'-Diselenodidecanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets rigorous specifications for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting batch-specific results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and potential reactivity with strong acids, keep the container sealed and handle in accordance with safe laboratory practices for organoselenium compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.