Description

3-Methylselenolo[2,3-B]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized organoselenium compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its unique heterocyclic structure, incorporating a selenium atom, makes it a valuable building block for developing novel bioactive molecules and functional materials. This high-purity compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting selenoenzyme pathways or requiring selenium heterocycles for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation pesticides and fungicides where the selenium moiety can enhance efficacy or environmental profile.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study selenium metabolism and redox biology in cellular systems.
• Material Science: Potential building block for organic semiconductors and conductive polymers due to its electron-rich selenophene-pyridine fused system.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Utilized in synthesizing novel ligands for transition metal catalysis, leveraging selenium's coordination properties.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental research compound for exploring new reactions in organoselenium chemistry and heterocyclic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylselenolo[2,3-B]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	55108-59-3
Molecular Formula	C12H11NO2Se
Molecular Weight	280.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Methylselenolo[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylate; 3-Methylselenolo[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Carbethoxy-3-methylselenolo[2,3-b]pyridine; Selenolo[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 3-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-methylselenopheno[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylselenolo[2,3-B]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and mass spectrometry, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air, light, or moisture should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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