Description

Selenolo[2,3-B]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative containing selenium, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused-ring selenophene-pyridine structure makes it a valuable precursor for developing novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and production in pharmaceutical chemistry, materials science, and agrochemical development, where its specific molecular architecture enables the creation of compounds with tailored electronic and biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition or possessing unique pharmacological profiles.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Building block for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and light-emitting materials due to the electron-rich selenophene moiety.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in designing molecular probes for studying biological processes involving selenium metabolism or redox signaling.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research compound for exploring new reactions and properties of selenium-containing heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Selenolo[2,3-B]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	41323-21-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO2Se
Molecular Weight	226.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Selenopheno[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Selenolo[2,3-b]pyridinecarboxylic acid; 1,3-Thiaselenolo[5,4-b]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (related); Selenolo[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxyselenolo[2,3-b]pyridine; CAS 41323-21-1
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Quality Control

Our Selenolo[2,3-B]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS). We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and cGMP-grade pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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