Description

Benzeneselenyl Trifluoroacetate is a specialized organoselenium reagent primarily used as a powerful electrophilic selenium source in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to introduce phenylseleno groups into target molecules, facilitating key transformations such as selenocyclizations and the synthesis of selenoethers. It is an essential building block for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for complex synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the electrophilic selenenylation of alkenes and alkynes in the construction of complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel selenium-containing active ingredients and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in selenocyclization reactions to form selenium-containing heterocycles, which are valuable scaffolds in medicinal chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a precursor for depositing selenium-containing thin films or creating novel polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Utilized in the synthesis of novel organoselenium catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A critical tool for methodological development and exploring new selenium-mediated reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneselenyl Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	51558-78-2
Molecular Formula	C8H5F3O2Se
Molecular Weight	269.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenylselenenyl Trifluoroacetate; Benzeneselenenyl Trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic Acid Phenylseleno Ester; Phenyl Selenenyl Trifluoroacetate; (Trifluoroacetoxy)phenylselane; Selenophenol Trifluoroacetate; Phenylselenyl Trifluoroacetate Reagent
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Quality Control

Our Benzeneselenyl Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
NMR Purity	Conforms

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