Description

Dimethylselenide is a highly volatile organoselenium compound with the CAS number 593-79-3. This chemical serves as a versatile and essential precursor in advanced material synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is a critical reagent for researchers and industrial producers in the electronics, pharmaceutical, and chemical catalyst sectors.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Precursor: A key source for depositing selenium-containing thin films in semiconductor and photovoltaic device fabrication.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a methylating agent and selenium source in the synthesis of complex organoselenium compounds for pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals.
• Catalyst Research: Employed in the development and study of novel catalysts for hydrogenation and other organic transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in trace metal analysis and speciation studies.
• Material Science Research: A building block for creating selenium-doped polymers, nanomaterials, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethylselenide
CAS No.	593-79-3
Molecular Formula	C2H6Se
Molecular Weight	109.03 g/mol
Synonyms	DMSe; Selenium Dimethyl; Methyl Selenide; (Methylseleno)methane; Methaneselenol, methyl ester; Dimethyl Selenide; NSC 66422
EINECS	209-805-3

Quality Control

Our Dimethylselenide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and upright to prevent leakage and pressure buildup.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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