Description

Selenocyanic Acid [3-Cyanobenzo[B]Selenophen-2-Yl]Methyl Ester is a specialized organoselenium compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring both selenocyanate and benzo[b]selenophene moieties, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and novel functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting selenoenzyme pathways or requiring selenium incorporation for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the selenium heterocycle imparts unique biological properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing selenium-containing conjugated polymers and small molecules for applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaics.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor for creating novel metal-selenium complexes with potential catalytic activity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying selenium metabolism and selenoprotein function.
• Advanced Synthetic Methodology: Provides a versatile substrate for developing new selenium-based coupling reactions and cyclization strategies in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Selenocyanic Acid [3-Cyanobenzo[B]Selenophen-2-Yl]Methyl Ester
CAS No.	39828-50-7
Molecular Formula	C12H7N2OSe2
Molecular Weight	345.12 g/mol
Synonyms	[3-Cyanobenzo[b]selenophen-2-yl]methyl selenocyanate; 2-(Selenocyanatomethyl)-3-cyanobenzo[b]selenophene; Methyl 3-cyanobenzo[b]selenophene-2-selenocarboxylate; (3-Cyano-benzo[b]selenophen-2-ylmethyl) selenocyanate; Benzo[b]selenophene-2-methyl selenocyanate, 3-cyano- derivative; 39828-50-7; SCHEMBL23833019
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Selenocyanic Acid [3-Cyanobenzo[B]Selenophen-2-Yl]Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality protocols 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, supporting your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation and moisture uptake. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Elemental Analysis (C, H, N)	Within theoretical ± 0.4%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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