Description

Benzo[B]Selenophene-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, specialized organic building block featuring a selenium-containing heterocyclic core. This compound matters as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research, enabling the synthesis of novel selenophene-based structures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the organic electronics, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating functional molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Development: Serves as a key monomer for synthesizing novel conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in medicinal chemistry research for the construction of selenium-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for developing new active ingredients and ligands with unique modes of action.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Employed in the synthesis of novel selenophene-based ligands for metal complexes and catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Used to create functionalized surfaces, dyes, and sensors that leverage the electronic properties of the selenophene unit.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile aldehyde component in condensation reactions (e.g., Knoevenagel, Wittig) to form extended π-conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzo[B]Selenophene-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	3541-39-7
Molecular Formula	C9H6OSe
Molecular Weight	209.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formylbenzo[b]selenophene; Benzo[b]selenophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Benzoselenophenecarboxaldehyde; 1-Benzoselenophene-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Carboxyaldehydebenzo[b]selenophene; Selenophene-2-carbaldehyde, Benzo-; 2-Aldehydebenzo[b]selenophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzo[B]Selenophene-2-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with all shipments, detailing batch-specific results. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.