Description

2-Selenophenecarbonyl Chloride, 5-Methyl- (8Ci,9Ci) CAS NO 30468-07-6 is a specialized organoselenium reagent featuring a reactive acid chloride functional group on a substituted selenophene ring. This compound is a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the 5-methylselenophene-2-carbonyl moiety into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting selenoprotein pathways or requiring selenium heterocycles for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators where the selenophene scaffold can impart unique biological properties.
• Material Science: Building block for creating selenium-containing polymers, liquid crystals, or organic semiconductors with specific electronic or optical characteristics.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Synthesis of labeled compounds or probes for studying selenium metabolism and selenocysteine incorporation in biological systems.
• Coordination Chemistry: Ligand precursor for the synthesis of metal complexes with potential catalytic or medicinal applications.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental research reagent for exploring new reactions and methodologies in organoselenium chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Selenophenecarbonyl Chloride, 5-Methyl- (8Ci,9Ci) CAS NO 30468-07-6
CAS No.	30468-07-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClOSe
Molecular Weight	199.52 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylselenophene-2-carbonyl chloride; 5-Methyl-2-selenophenecarbonyl chloride; 5-Methylselenophene-2-carboxylic acid chloride; 2-Carbonyl chloride-5-methylselenophene; 30468-07-6; 5-Methyl-2-selenophenoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Selenophenecarbonyl Chloride, 5-Methyl- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and development purposes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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