Description

1,1-Dimethyl-2-Selenourea is a specialized organoselenium compound of significant interest in synthetic and materials chemistry. This high-purity reagent serves as a versatile selenium donor and precursor for the synthesis of novel selenium-containing heterocycles and coordination complexes. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it enables the development of compounds with unique electronic and biological properties. Global supply of this material is supported with stringent quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for critical applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel selenium-based drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Precursor for creating selenium-containing pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of organoselenium polymers, semiconductors, and photoconductive materials.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a ligand precursor for transition metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed in organic synthesis for the introduction of selenium functionalities into target molecules.
• Nutritional Supplement Research: Investigated as a potential precursor for specialized selenium sources in nutritional studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dimethyl-2-Selenourea
CAS No.	5117-16-8
Molecular Formula	C3H8N2Se
Molecular Weight	151.07 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethylselenourea; Dimethylselenourea; 1,1-Dimethylselenourea; Selenourea, N,N-dimethyl-; NSC 8641; (Dimethylamino)methaneselenol; (Dimethylcarbamothioyl)selenone
EINECS	225-850-6

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dimethyl-2-Selenourea is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168 - 172 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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