Description

3-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzo[B]Selenophene-2-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, functionalized heterocyclic building block containing both selenium and a nitrile group. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable synthon in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting specific enzyme pathways where the selenophene core offers unique electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for π-conjugated systems in the research of organic semiconductors, OLEDs, or photovoltaics.
• Ligand Synthesis: The nitrile and hydroxymethyl groups provide handles for creating complex chelating ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes to study biological processes, taking advantage of selenium's properties.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new reactions in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzo[B]Selenophene-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	39812-13-0
Molecular Formula	C10H7NOSSe
Molecular Weight	252.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzo[b]selenophene; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-selenophenecarbonitrile; Benzo[b]selenophene-2-carbonitrile, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-; 2-Cyanobenzoselenophene-3-methanol; 3-Hydroxymethylbenzo[b]selenophen-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzo[B]Selenophene-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing key parameters such as purity (by HPLC), identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic chemistry.

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 incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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