Description

3-(Butylseleno)Thiophene is a specialized organoselenium compound featuring a thiophene core functionalized with a butylseleno moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel selenium-containing molecules with tailored electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those exploring the therapeutic benefits of selenium incorporation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging the unique reactivity of the selenium group.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a monomer or dopant in the research of conductive polymers, OLEDs, and other semiconductor materials due to the thiophene backbone.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Employed to create novel selenium-based ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling new reaction pathways.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes to study selenium metabolism and selenoprotein function.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific properties like redox activity or heavy metal binding capacity.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Butylseleno)Thiophene
CAS No.	31053-58-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12SSe
Molecular Weight	219.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Butylselenylthiophene; Thiophene, 3-(butylseleno)-; 3-(n-Butylseleno)thiophene; Butyl 3-thienyl selenide; 3-Thienyl butyl selenide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Butylseleno)Thiophene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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