Description

(Phenylselenomethyl)Trimethylsilane is a versatile organoselenium reagent featuring a reactive selenomethyl group protected by a trimethylsilyl moiety. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic building block in the preparation of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced materials research. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries who require high-purity intermediates for organoselenium chemistry and carbon-selenium bond formation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of selenium-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions, including selenenylation and deselenenylation processes.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and functional materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a ligand precursor or catalyst component in transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel selenium-based pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized for the synthesis of probes to study selenium metabolism and redox biology in biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Phenylselenomethyl)Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	56253-60-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16SiSe
Molecular Weight	243.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl(phenylselenomethyl)silane; (Phenylselenylmethyl)trimethylsilane; (Trimethylsilyl)methyl phenyl selenide; Phenyl (trimethylsilyl)methyl selenide; [(Phenylseleno)methyl]trimethylsilane; Selenium, phenyl[(trimethylsilyl)methyl]-; Benzene, [(trimethylsilyl)methyl]seleno-
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Quality Control

Our (Phenylselenomethyl)Trimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. For custom synthesis or specific grade requirements, our technical team is available to discuss tailored 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, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.