Description

Bis(2-Nitrophenyl)Diselenide is an organoselenium compound characterized by a diselenide bridge linking two 2-nitrophenyl groups. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate and reagent in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the construction of complex selenium-containing molecules and materials. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications ranging from catalysis to the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those exploring selenium's biological activity.
• Catalyst/Co-catalyst Precursor: Used in the preparation of selenium-based catalysts for various organic transformations, including oxidation and reduction reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, photoconductive materials, and other functional materials where the diselenide moiety imparts specific electronic properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of specialized selenium-containing ligands used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in research to create probes for studying selenoprotein function and redox biology within biological systems.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymers to introduce selenium functionalities, potentially altering thermal stability, optical properties, or self-healing characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Nitrophenyl)Diselenide
CAS No.	35350-43-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈N₂O₄Se₂
Molecular Weight	418.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Dinitrodiphenyl Diselenide; Di(2-nitrophenyl) Diselenide; Bis(o-nitrophenyl) Diselenide; (2-Nitrophenyl)diselenide; 1,1'-Diselanediylbis(2-nitrobenzene); o,o'-Dinitrodiphenyl Diselenide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Nitrophenyl)Diselenide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and potential for oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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