Description

4-Bromobenzeneselenol is a versatile organoselenium compound used as a key building block in organic synthesis and materials science. Its value lies in its ability to introduce selenium-containing functional groups, enabling the development of novel catalysts, ligands, and advanced materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new compounds with unique electronic or catalytic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those exploring selenium's biological activity.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used to create specialized organoselenium catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for developing selenium-containing polymers, conductive materials, and organic semiconductors.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and synthesis of new selenium-based pesticides or plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent for introducing the phenylselenyl group into organic molecules via selenenylation reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical tool for chemists in university and corporate laboratories exploring new reactions and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobenzeneselenol
CAS No.	54045-50-0
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrSe
Molecular Weight	235.97 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Bromophenyl)selenol; p-Bromobenzeneselenol; 4-Bromophenylselenol; 4-Bromobenzeneselenethiol; Benzeneselenol, 4-bromo-; p-Bromophenylselenol; 1-Bromo-4-selanylbenzene; 4-Bromoselenophenol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzeneselenol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. 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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; minimize exposure to air and light during handling.

Specification

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

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