Description

2-Mercapto-5-Methyl Benzoselenazole is a specialized organoselenium compound featuring a benzoselenazole core substituted with a thiol group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for applications requiring selenium incorporation. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and material science sectors. The compound's reactivity profile offers significant utility in the development of novel catalysts and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel selenium-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a precursor for ligands used in transition metal catalysis, enhancing reaction selectivity and efficiency.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a dopant or component in the development of organic electronic materials and photoconductive polymers.
• Vulcanization Accelerator: Functions as an accelerator in the vulcanization process for specialty rubber formulations, improving cross-linking properties.
• Analytical Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry as a complexing agent for the detection and quantification of specific metal ions.
• Photostabilizer Research: Explored for its potential as an additive to improve the light stability of polymers and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Mercapto-5-Methyl Benzoselenazole
CAS No.	55489-80-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7NSeS
Molecular Weight	228.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-benzoselenazolethiol; 2-Benzoselenazolethiol, 5-methyl-; 5-Methyl-1,3-benzoselenazol-2-thiol; 2-Mercapto-5-methylbenzoselenazole; 5-Methyl-2-selenobenzothiazole; 2-Thiol-5-methylbenzoselenazole; 5-Methylbenzo[d]selenazole-2-thiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Mercapto-5-Methyl Benzoselenazole is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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