Description

[[3-Formylbenzo[B]Selenophen-2-Yl]Seleno]Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized organoselenium compound of significant interest in advanced synthetic chemistry. This chemical serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of novel heterocyclic systems and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting selenoprotein pathways or requiring specific heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging the unique properties of selenium.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Essential for constructing complex benzo[b]selenophene derivatives and other selenium-containing heterocycles in academic and industrial R&D.
• Materials Science Precursor: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, photoconductive materials, and other advanced functional materials.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating novel selenium-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	[[3-Formylbenzo[B]Selenophen-2-Yl]Seleno]Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	58751-61-4
Molecular Formula	C13H10O3Se2
Molecular Weight	388.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl [[3-Formylbenzo[b]selenophen-2-yl]seleno]acetate; 2-[(3-Formyl-1-benzoselenophen-2-yl)seleno]acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-((3-formylbenzo[b]selenophen-2-yl)selanyl)acetate; 58751-61-4; Acetic acid, [[3-formylbenzo[b]selenophen-2-yl]seleno]-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of [[3-Formylbenzo[B]Selenophen-2-Yl]Seleno]Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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