Description

3-(Benzo[B]Selenyl)Acetic Acid is a specialized organoselenium compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical research and development. Its unique structure, featuring a selenium-containing heterocycle, makes it a critical building block for the synthesis of novel materials and biologically active molecules. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors seeking to develop new products with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting oxidative stress or requiring selenium incorporation for biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the unique properties of selenium.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in the construction of complex heterocyclic compounds and organoselenium chemistry for academic and industrial R&D.
• Materials Science: Potential precursor for selenium-containing polymers, ligands for catalysis, or advanced functional materials.
• Biochemical Research: Tool compound for studying selenium metabolism and the role of seleno-organic molecules in biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Benzo[B]Selenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	59227-46-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6O2Se
Molecular Weight	213.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1,3-Benzoselenol-2-yl)acetic acid; 2-(Benzoselenophen-2-yl)acetic acid; 3-Benzoselenylacetic Acid; 2-(Benzoselenophen-2-yl)ethanoic acid; 2-(1,3-Benzoselenol-2-yl)ethanoic acid; 3-(Benzoselenyl)acetic acid; (Benzoselenophen-2-yl)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Benzo[B]Selenyl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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