Description

5-(Methylseleno)-1-Pentanamine is an organoselenium compound featuring a primary amine functional group and a methylseleno moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing novel selenium-containing molecules with potential applications in pharmaceuticals and materials science. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for use as a building block in medicinal chemistry and catalyst development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of selenium-based drug candidates, particularly for exploring new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel fungicides or plant growth regulators that incorporate selenium.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal coordination chemistry.
• Bioconjugation: Potential use in modifying biomolecules (proteins, peptides) for research and diagnostic applications.
• Materials Science: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors or functional polymers containing selenium.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Useful for synthesizing probes to study selenium metabolism and redox biology in cellular systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-(Methylseleno)-1-Pentanamine
CAS No.	55021-82-4
Molecular Formula	C6H15NSe
Molecular Weight	180.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Methylselanyl)pentan-1-amine; 5-(Methylseleno)pentylamine; 1-Amino-5-(methylseleno)pentane; 5-(Methylseleno)pentanamine; NSC 339063; Methyl 5-aminopentyl selenide; 5-Aminopentyl methyl selenide
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Quality Control

Our 5-(Methylseleno)-1-Pentanamine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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