Description

5-(Benzylseleno)-3,3-Dimethylvaleric Acid is a specialized organoselenium compound featuring a valeric acid backbone with a benzylseleno substituent. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly those requiring selenium incorporation for specific biological or catalytic activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those exploring selenium's role in antioxidant or enzyme-inhibiting properties.
• Organoselenium Chemistry Research: Used as a model compound or reagent in academic and industrial research to study selenium-carbon bond formation, reactivity, and catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals where the benzylseleno group acts as a protected or functional selenium source.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated as an intermediate for creating new crop protection agents with potential novel modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Can be utilized to develop novel selenium-containing ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of organic semiconductors or other advanced materials where selenium heteroatoms can modulate electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Benzylseleno)-3,3-Dimethylvaleric Acid
CAS No.	3709-13-5
Molecular Formula	C14H20O2Se
Molecular Weight	299.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethyl-5-(phenylmethylseleno)pentanoic Acid; 5-(Benzylselanyl)-3,3-dimethylpentanoic Acid; 5-(Benzylseleno)-3,3-dimethylpentanoic Acid; 3709-13-5; Pentanoic acid, 5-(phenylmethylseleno)-3,3-dimethyl-; Benzyl 3,3-dimethyl-5-selenopentanoate (related form); (Benzylseleno)dimethylvaleric Acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-(Benzylseleno)-3,3-Dimethylvaleric Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light may lead to decomposition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or viscous oil
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Elemental Analysis (Se)	Conforms to theoretical

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