Description

1,3-Dimethyl-2-Selenourea is a specialized organoselenium compound of significant interest in synthetic and materials chemistry. Its unique selenium-containing structure makes it a valuable reagent for introducing selenium atoms into molecular frameworks and for catalyzing specific organic transformations. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates synthesis, and the production of advanced materials where selenium functionality is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing selenium.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a selenium transfer agent and catalyst in various organic reactions, including cyclizations and cross-couplings.
• Materials Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for synthesizing selenium-doped polymers, nanomaterials, and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organoselenium chemistry and reaction methodologies.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated for use in creating novel selenium-based fungicides or plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare selenium-containing ligands for coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dimethyl-2-Selenourea
CAS No.	5533-46-0
Molecular Formula	C3H8N2Se
Molecular Weight	151.07 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Dimethylselenourea; 1,3-Dimethylselenourea; Selenourea, N,N'-dimethyl-; Dimethylselenourea; N,N'-Dimethyl-2-selenourea; 2-Selenourea, 1,3-dimethyl-; NSC 5235
EINECS	226-881-2

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dimethyl-2-Selenourea is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Selenium Content	Contact for details

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